Definition of emphasise

Overview of verb emphasise

The verb emphasise has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. underscore, underline, emphasize, emphasise

(give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words")

2. stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate

(to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet")