emphasized

American  

[em-fuh-sahyzd] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪzd /

especially British, emphasised

adjective

1. made more visible, more important, etc.; stressed.

   Read the emphasized sentence carefully, and contrast it with the information given in the previous paragraph.

   Good sportsmanship was the emphasized theme of the club's operations.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of emphasize.

Other Word Forms

• unemphasized adjective
• well-emphasized adjective

Etymology

Origin of emphasized

emphasize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The researchers emphasized that early morning shift workers have not been widely studied, and the current trial lasted only four weeks and included otherwise healthy adults.

From Science Daily

In response to questions, both the American Heart Assn. and Department of Health and Human Services emphasized their shared objectives over any differences.

From Los Angeles Times

Goodwin emphasized how much disruption this recent oil-price shock and military conflict in the Middle East have caused for the asset class.

From MarketWatch

The European Central Bank has emphasized caution in its reaction to elevated energy prices, but said that it remains ready to act if necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Diets that emphasized overall quality and balance were more consistently linked to better mental health outcomes than focusing on single nutrients alone.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• accentuate
• affirm
• assert
• highlight
• indicate
• maintain
• point out
• reiterate
• repeat
• underline
• underscore