Results for emphasis
Definitions of emphasis:
part of speech: noun
Stress of the voice on particular words or syllables to make the meaning clear: impressiveness of expression or weight of thought:- pl. EMPHASES.
part of speech: noun
The stress or force of the voice put upon a particular word or syllable to increase its significance; impressiveness of expression.
part of speech: noun
A particular stress of the voice on a word or words in reading or speaking; special force of language or thought.
Usage examples for emphasis:
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Captain Derrick gave a nod of grave emphasis
"The Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance", Marie Corelli -
Coughing is not a characteristic symptom, and we should not place too much emphasis on it.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals", R. A. Craig, D. V. M. -
He couldn't, said Isa with emphasis
"Corporal Cameron", Ralph Connor -
" As your friend," he said, with emphasis I will not advise you to do anything that I would not do myself."
"Barriers Burned Away", E. P. Roe