Definitions

1. verb

to stress or draw attention to something, especially in order to make it clearer or more noticeable

“She tried to emphasise the importance of the task.”

2. verb (transitive)

to stress or draw attention to something, especially in order to make it clearer or more noticeable, often by repeating it or saying it loudly

“He emphasised the point by underlining it in the report.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to feel or express strong emotions, especially sympathy or concern

“She began to emphasise with the family after hearing their story.”

4. noun

the act of stressing or drawing attention to something

“The emphasis was on the need for urgent action.”

5. noun (mass noun)

a strong feeling of sympathy or concern for someone or something

“The emphasis in her eyes showed she truly cared.”