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stress (verb)

To give special importance or emphasis to something in speech or writing. It also describes the state of experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension due to demanding circumstances.

💬 Example

"I often stress about things that haven't happened yet."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a STRESSed person STRETCHing a rubber band until it's about to snap. The band is under STRESS, and so is the pe...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
emphasize highlight underscore accent strain
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I want to stress on the importance of this. → I want to stress the importance of this.

The work is stressing out me. → The work is stressing me out.

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