Basic Details
Word: Emphasizing
Part of Speech: Verb (Present participle of "emphasize")
Meaning: Giving special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Synonyms: Highlighting, stressing, underlining
Antonyms: Minimizing, downplaying, ignoring
Idioms and Phrases
- Emphasize a point: To stress or make a particular idea more noticeable. Example: "She kept emphasizing her point about the need for teamwork."
- Drive home (a message/point): To make something clearly understood and remembered. Example: "The speaker used statistics to drive home his message about climate change."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher kept emphasizing the importance of regular study habits.
Example 2: In his speech, the politician was emphasizing the need for healthcare reforms.
Example 3: She is always emphasizing how crucial it is to stay positive during tough times.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "emphasize" comes from the Greek word *emphainein*, meaning "to present or show"? It entered English in the 16th century and has been used ever since to stress significance.
Famous Quote
"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." - Tony Robbins (emphasizing the power of communication)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "emphasizing" mean?
a) Ignoring something important
b) Giving special importance to something
c) Avoiding difficult topics
d) Speaking quickly
Answer: b) Giving special importance to something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "emphasizing"?
a) Downplaying
b) Hiding
c) Highlighting
d) Skipping
Answer: c) Highlighting
3. Which is an antonym of "emphasizing"?
a) Stressing
b) Ignoring
c) Underlining
d) Highlighting
Answer: b) Ignoring
4. Which sentence uses "emphasizing" correctly?
a) He is emphasizing on the ground.
b) They emphasizing the meeting.
c) She kept emphasizing the importance of honesty.
d) Emphasizing was the ball in the park.
Answer: c) She kept emphasizing the importance of honesty.
5. What does the idiom "drive home a point" mean?
a) Travel home quickly
b) Cook something at home
c) Make a message clearly understood
d) Forget what you were saying
Answer: c) Make a message clearly understood
