Definition of emphasize

Overview of verb emphasize

The verb emphasize has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (26) stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate

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

2. (1) underscore, underline, emphasize, emphasise

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