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deemphasize

/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

deemphasizeverb

deemphasized

Past Simple

deemphasized

Past Participle

deemphasizing

Gerund

/diːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

Translations

уменьшать значение

The teacher tried to deemphasize the importance of grades.

Учитель пытался уменьшать значение оценок.

Additional translations

снижать акцент

Definitions

To reduce the importance or prominence of something.

The teacher decided to deemphasize the role of memorization in the curriculum.

To pronounce or articulate (a sound, syllable, or word) with reduced stress or emphasis.

In casual conversation, speakers often deemphasize the final consonants.

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