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
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British spelling of emphasize: to give special importance or stress to something.
"It has emphasised that the proposals do not involve any work on the railway itself, so train services would continue to run throughout."
— , Network News: £7.2 million plan to stop flooding and protect South West rail link (2022)
"The report emphasises the need for better funding."
How to use emphasise
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- emphasises
- Past tense
- emphasised
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The report _____ the need for better funding.
Etymology
Formed from emphasis and -ise.
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Rhymes for emphasise
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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.
