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emphasize in German

emphasize in German is betonen, hervorheben, unterstreichen — emphasize means to give special importance or extra stress to something.

emphasize in German

betonen
verb
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
hervorheben
verb
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
unterstreichen
verb
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
akzentuieren
verb
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

What does "emphasize" mean?

  1. verb To give special importance or extra stress to something.
    "The coach emphasized the importance of practice over talent."
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emphasize in a sentence

  • The coach emphasized the importance of practice over talent.
  • He emphasized the word "never" to make his point clear.

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What is "emphasize" in German?

"emphasize" in German is betonen, hervorheben, unterstreichen. emphasize means: To give special importance or extra stress to something.

How do you use "emphasize" in a sentence?

Example: "The coach emphasized the importance of practice over talent." In German, "emphasize" is betonen, hervorheben, unterstreichen.

Are there other ways to say "emphasize" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "emphasize": betonen, hervorheben, unterstreichen, akzentuieren.

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