emphasis
intermediateB2/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ · em-pha-sis
Special importance or significance placed on something.
Meanings
Special importance or significance placed on something.
کسی چیز پر رکھی گئی خاص اہمیت یا نشانی۔
زور
zor
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- emphasis on quality
- place emphasis
- put emphasis
Example Sentences
She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
اس نے تعلیم کی اہمیت پر بہت زور دیا۔
Us ne taleem ki ahmiyat par bohot zor diya.
The emphasis is on teamwork in this organization.
اس تنظیم میں زور مشترکہ کام پر دیا جاتا ہے۔
Is tanzeem mein zor mushtarka kaam par diya jata hai.
In her speech, she emphasized the need for change.
اپنی تقریر میں اس نے تبدیلی کی ضرورت پر زور دیا۔
Apni taqreer mein us ne tabdeeli ki zaroorat par zor diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an 'emp-ire' where everything is emphasized.
Visualize a spotlight highlighting a key point.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اگر ہوں تو ساتھ اپنی بات میں زور ہے
Agar hon to saath apni baat mein zor hai
If I am, then there is emphasis in my words.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی داڑھی میں تنکا
Chor ki daadhi mein tinka
A tiny flaw can cause great emphasis on a fault.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "emphasis" — to signify, indicate
First known use: 14th century
The term 'emphasis' comes from the Greek word 'emphainein', which means 'to show' or 'to indicate'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.