emphasised
Translation
emphasized, stressed
Examples
The report emphasised the need for change.
The report emphasized the need for change.
He emphasised his point with a gesture.
He emphasized his point with a gesture.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) gave special importance to (sth.) The report emphasized the need for change.
((that ...)) stated or showed that (sth.) was very important He emphasized that he was innocent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stressed, highlighted, underlined; Antonyms: downplayed, understated
Etymology
Past tense and past participle of 'emphasise', from Greek 'emphasis' (significance).
Memory Tips
This is the past tense form. The '-ed' ending signifies a completed action. Note the British '-ised' spelling.