The difference between De-emphasize and Emphasize
When used as verbs, de-emphasize means to remove or reduce the emphasis from something, whereas emphasize means to stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
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De-emphasize as a verb (transitive):
To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
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Emphasize as a verb (transitive):
To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
Examples:
"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."