Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
de-emphasize
verb
/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
Definition
To make something less important or less emphasized than it was previously.
Examples
- The teacher decided to de-emphasize the importance of grades in her class.
- In the new policy, they aim to de-emphasize competition in the workplace.
- During the meeting, she chose to de-emphasize past failures to focus on future goals.
Meaning
To reduce the significance or prominence of something in discussion or presentation.
Synonyms
- Downplay
- Reduce
- Belittle
- Minimize
- Underscore
