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enfatizzare

to emphasize

verb en-fah-teed-DZAH-reh Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: Greek emphasis, via English/French

Also means

to stress

Usage Note

Enfatizzare is a relatively modern verb borrowed via English/French emphasize. It takes avere as auxiliary. Native alternatives include sottolineare (to underline) and mettere in evidenza, which often sound more natural in formal Italian writing. Enfatizzare is common in media and business contexts.

Examples

"Il discorso enfatizza l'importanza della solidarietà."

Natural Translation

The speech emphasizes the importance of solidarity.

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