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:

• 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