emphasize
UK: ˈem.fə.saɪz | US: ˈem.fə.saɪz
vt. to give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing
vt. to stress or highlight as particularly significant
The word traces back to Greek emphainein, where em- (intensifier) and phainein (to show) combined to mean "to display with intensity." Latin borrowed it as emphasis, referring to rhetorical stress. English later formed "emphasize" by adding the verb suffix -ize, turning the abstract noun into an actionable verb—literally "to make something forcefully apparent."
The speaker paused to emphasize her main argument.
Teachers often emphasize the importance of critical thinking.
His report emphasized the need for immediate action.
She used bold text to emphasize key points in the document.
The coach emphasized teamwork during practice.