emphasise (v.)
to give special importance to
Examples
- He emphasised the deadline.
Key rules
- Emphasise means give special importance to something
- Emphasise that + clause is common
- The British spelling is emphasise, the American spelling emphasize
Common mistakes
- He emphasised about the deadline → He emphasised the deadline
Use cases
- Presenting key points
- Stressing a rule
- Writing reports
💡 Tip: Emphasise can be used in speech and writing; highlight is a close synonym.