emphasising

emphasising
emphasising (Brit.) n. attaching special importance or significance to something; act of giving emphasis (also emphasizing) emphasise (Brit.) v. stress, accentuate the importance of, underscore; make more obviously defined (e.g.: "The skirt she is wearing emphasises her waist), emphasize

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