verb Uncommon

emphasise

Also spelled emphasize (US spelling)

Emphasise (verb) means British spelling of emphasize: to give special importance or stress to something. Example: “The report emphasises the need for better funding.”

verb

British spelling of emphasize: to give special importance or stress to something.

"The report emphasises the need for better funding."

How to use emphasise

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSame word and meaning as "emphasize" — this is just the British spelling.

UK vs US

"Emphasise" is the standard British spelling; American English uses "emphasize."

Word forms

emphasised past tense, emphasises singular

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Etymology

From emphasis + -ise.

Synonyms

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stress accent emphasize underline accentuate punctuate underscore

Related words

pressure worry stress relax emphasis accent insist emphasize

Rhymes for emphasise

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Frequently asked questions

What does “emphasise” mean?

The word “emphasise” means british spelling of emphasize: to give special importance or stress to something. In plain terms, same word and meaning as "emphasize" — this is just the British spelling.

How do you use “emphasise” in a sentence?

Here is “emphasise” used in a sentence: “The report emphasises the need for better funding.”

What part of speech is “emphasise”?

“Emphasise” is a verb.

Is “emphasise” a common word?

“Emphasise” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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