Emphasize and Retain

Emphasize

Emphasize verb - To indicate the importance of by centering attention on.

Retain and emphasize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb "Emphasize".

Retain

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

Emphasize and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Emphasize" instead a verb "Retain".

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

power emphasize power retain power
strength emphasize strength retain strength
youth emphasize youth retain youth
role emphasize role retain role
Other words: part, beauty, image, position, status, look, appearance, aspect, effect, use, speed, personality, innocence, elements, qualities, traits, themes, personalities.
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