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verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: emphasize, highlight • stress something; stress syllable/word/idea; stress for contrast/emphasis • stress first/second syllable; stress key word • freq in AmE: 7/10
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to pronounce a syllable or word with greater emphasis, typically by making it louder, longer, or higher in pitch; used to clarify meaning, indicate contrast, or follow prosodic patterns
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