verbplace emphasis, importance. accentuate. draw attention to. emphasize. highlight.
How do you emphasize a word?
If you need to emphasize a word or a particular fact in a sentence, you can use italics to stress it. That said, italics and other font changes lose their impact if overused. It is best to use such devices sparingly and rely on strong writing and strategic word placement to get your point across.
How can you show emphasis when you talk?
Emphasis may also be created or increased by pausing just before the word or phrase to emphasize. This can be more subtle than heavy accentuation of the word itself. Emphasis can also be added with body language, for example by nodding or tilting the body forward slightly in time with verbal emphasis.
