EMPHASIZE

[UK and ANZ] usually -ise [verb] [T] - to show or state that (something) is particularly important or worth giving attention toShe emphasized her disapproval with a long slow shake of her head.I'd just like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages. [+ wh- word]He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers. [+ that clause]When 'record' is a noun you should emphasize (= say with extra force) the first syllable, but when it is a verb you should emphasize the second.You can use italics, bold type, capitals or underlining to emphasize a word in a piece of writing.