Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
italicize
Verb
/ˈɪt.əl.ɪˌzaɪz/
Definition
To format text in a slanted style, typically to emphasize a word or phrase.
Examples
- She decided to italicize the names of the books in her essay.
- When writing in HTML, you can use the
<i>tag to italicize text.
Meaning
Italicizing text involves changing the font style to create a visual distinction, often used for emphasis or to indicate titles of works.
Synonyms
- Emphasize
- Highlight
- Stress
- Accentuate
