Basic Details
Word: Emphasize
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give special importance or attention to something; to stress a point or idea.
Synonyms: Highlight, stress, underline, accentuate
Antonyms: Minimize, downplay, ignore, overlook
Idioms and Phrases
- Emphasize the point: To clearly and repeatedly state something to make sure it's understood. Example: "She emphasized the point that safety must come first."
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- Put emphasis on: To give special importance or attention to something.
Example: "The teacher put emphasis on the need to submit work on time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The speaker emphasized the importance of education during the seminar.
Example 2: You must emphasize your strengths during the job interview.
Example 3: The manager emphasized that deadlines should be met without fail.
Fun Fact
The word "emphasize" comes from the Greek word "emphainein," meaning "to show, indicate." It entered English in the early 18th century, evolving to mean to stress or highlight.
Famous Quote
"We must emphasize not only what we have in common, but also what makes us unique." Barack Obama
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "emphasize" mean?
a) To forget something
b) To highlight or stress something
c) To confuse others
d) To write about something
Answer: b) To highlight or stress something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "emphasize"?
a) Minimize
b) Ignore
c) Highlight
d) Hide
Answer: c) Highlight
3. Which is an antonym of "emphasize"?
a) Accentuate
b) Underline
c) Downplay
d) Stress
Answer: c) Downplay
4. Which sentence uses "emphasize" correctly?
a) He emphasize his lunch before eating.
b) They emphasized the importance of teamwork during the session.
c) She was emphasize going home now.
d) I emphasize the door every day.
Answer: b) They emphasized the importance of teamwork during the session.
5. What does the idiom "put emphasis on" mean?
a) To forget a detail
b) To stress or highlight something
c) To avoid the topic
d) To speak softly
Answer: b) To stress or highlight something
