Emphasize meaning: Definition of emphasize verb

Definition of emphasize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Emphasize means to indicate that something is important or true, or to draw special attention to it. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation guides, and compare it with British English emphasise. To emphasize is to make something important, or stress it, like when you were little and your parents would always emphasize the importance of looking both ways before crossing the street. EMPHASIZE meaning: 1. to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to: 2. to make something…. Learn more.