English

stress

stɹɛs
Meaning: to emphasize; to highlight the importance of
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base stress
3rd person singular present stresses
Present participle stressing
Past stressed
Will future will stress
Going-to future going to stress
Imperative negative don't stress / do not stress

Example sentences

He stressed that the plan was temporary.
He stressed that the plan was temporary.
The health report stresses the importance of exercise.
The health report stresses the importance of exercise.
He is a very laid-back person who rarely gets stressed.
He is a very laid-back person who rarely gets stressed.
He's always looking for some sticky-icky when he's stressed.
He's always looking for some sticky-icky when he's stressed.

Usage Notes

Used when someone wants to give special importance or attention to a particular point or fact.

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