reemphasize

em·pha·size

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [em-fuh-sahyz]
- /ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [em-fuh-sahyz]
- /ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz/

Definition of reemphasize word

verb with object reemphasize to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress: to emphasize a point; to emphasize the eyes with mascara. 1

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Origin of reemphasize

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; emphas(is) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Reemphasize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reemphasize

reemphasize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reemphasize usage trend in Literature

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