Source : WordNet®

emphasise
     v 1: give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture
          emphasized her words" [syn: {underscore}, {underline}, {emphasize}]
     2: to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes
        exercise in addition to a change in diet" [syn: {stress},
        {emphasize}, {punctuate}, {accent}, {accentuate}]