emphasize
/ˈemfəsaɪz/verb
उच्चारण एम्फ़साइज़
ज़ोर देना
Core word
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[T]
to give special importance to something; to make something more noticeable
ज़ोर देना
- emphasize the point
- The teacher emphasised that revision is more important than new notes.
- The report emphasizes the need for cleaner drinking water.
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- He raised his voice to emphasize the last word.
- Doctors emphasise that regular exercise is essential for good health.
- The poster uses bold colours to emphasise the date of the event.
Synonyms stress highlight underline accentuate spotlight
Opposite play down
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
emphasize + noun / that-clause
Emphasize takes a direct object or a that-clause. No preposition is used.
Emphasize के साथ direct object या that-clause आता है। इसमें कोई preposition नहीं लगता।
- The teacher emphasized the importance of revision.
- The manager emphasized that the deadline was final.
emphasize + wh-word / -ing
It can also be followed by a wh-clause or a gerund.
इसके बाद wh-clause या gerund भी आ सकता है।
- She emphasized how important sleep is before an exam.
- He emphasized learning from mistakes.
be emphasized (passive); emphasize / emphasise
The passive is common. British spelling often uses -ise: emphasise; both spellings are accepted in British English.
Passive रूप आम है। British वर्तनी में प्रायः -ise: emphasise; British English में दोनों वर्तनी स्वीकार्य हैं।
- The need for patience was emphasised repeatedly.
- Honesty cannot be emphasised enough.
emphasize + for / to + person
The listener is introduced by 'to': emphasize something to students. 'Emphasize on' is wrong.
श्रोता के लिए 'to' आता है: emphasize something to students। 'Emphasize on' गलत है।
- The doctor emphasized to the patient the need for rest.
- I want to emphasize one point.
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adverb + emphasize
stronglyrepeatedlyparticularlyespeciallyheavilyconstantly
- The principal strongly emphasized the need for punctuality.
emphasize + noun
the needthe importancethe pointthe factthe rolethe value
- The speaker emphasized the value of reading.
verb + to emphasize
wantwishtryneedlikebe keen
- I would like to emphasize that attendance is compulsory.
emphasize + that
that honesty mattersthat time is shortthat safety comes firstthat practice is key
- The coach emphasized that practice is the key to improvement.
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- The report emphasizes the need to protect rivers from pollution.
रिपोर्ट नदियों को प्रदूषण से बचाने की आवश्यकता पर बल देती है।
- Radhika emphasised each word so that the audience could understand her.
राधिका ने हर शब्द पर बल दिया ताकि श्रोता उसे समझ सकें।
- The dark outline emphasizes the shape of the drawing.
गहरी रेखा चित्र की आकृति को उभारती है।
- The government has emphasized that the scheme is open to all farmers.
सरकार ने ज़ोर दिया है कि यह योजना सभी किसानों के लिए खुली है।
- Her bright dress emphasized her tall figure.
उसकी चटकीली पोशाक ने उसके ऊँचे कद को और उभार दिया।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The teacher emphasized on the importance of reading.
✓ The teacher emphasized the importance of reading.
Emphasize is transitive and takes no preposition.
Emphasize transitive है और इसके साथ preposition नहीं लगता।
✗ She emphasised to read daily.
✓ She emphasised reading daily.
A gerund (or a noun) follows emphasise, not a to-infinitive.
Emphasise के बाद gerund (या noun) आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
✗ He emphasised me the need for honesty.
✓ He emphasised to me the need for honesty.
The person after emphasise needs 'to'.
Emphasise के बाद व्यक्ति के साथ 'to' चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs share the idea of making something stand out; they differ in what is made to stand out and how.
इन verbs में किसी बात को उभारने का भाव है; अंतर यह है कि क्या उभारा जाता है और कैसे।
To give a fact or idea special importance, in speech or writing.
बोलने या लिखने में किसी तथ्य या विचार को विशेष महत्व देना।
- The teacher emphasized the need for revision.
Very close; also used for pronouncing a syllable more strongly.
बहुत समान; किसी syllable को अधिक बल से बोलने के लिए भी आता है।
- Stress the first syllable of 'table'.
To draw attention to a point so that people notice it, often in reports.
किसी बिंदु की ओर ध्यान दिलाना ताकि लोग उसे देखें, प्रायः रिपोर्टों में।
- The survey highlights the lack of libraries.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Emphasize sth (no 'on': 'emphasize the need', not 'emphasize on the need'); but emphasis on.
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: emphasize sth (बिना 'on': 'emphasize the need', 'emphasize on the need' नहीं); पर emphasis on।