| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accentuates | makes more noticeable or important |
| 2. | affirms | states positively or firmly |
| 3. | amplifies | develops or strengthens a point |
| 4. | articulates | expresses clearly in words |
| 5. | asserts | states confidently |
| 6. | avows | states openly and firmly |
| 7. | belabors | stresses too much or too long |
| 8. | brings into focus | makes clear or central |
| 9. | brings out | makes more noticeable |
| 10. | brings to the fore | makes prominent |
| 11. | brings up | introduces for discussion |
| 12. | calls attention to | makes people notice |
| 13. | casts | presents in a particular light |
| 14. | centers on | makes central or primary |
| 15. | centres on | makes central or primary |
| 16. | communicates | makes information or ideas known |
| 17. | concentrates on | directs attention mainly to |
| 18. | conveys | communicates an idea or feeling |
| 19. | declares | states formally or firmly |
| 20. | demonstrates | shows clearly by evidence |
| 21. | displays | shows openly |
| 22. | draws attention to | directs notice toward |
| 23. | drives home | makes fully understood |
| 24. | dwells on | speaks about at length |
| 25. | evinces | shows clearly as evidence |
| 26. | exhibits | shows clearly or publicly |
| 27. | features | presents as a main element |
| 28. | flags | marks for attention |
| 29. | focuses on | centers attention on |
| 30. | foregrounds | puts in a prominent position |
| 31. | frames | presents from a particular angle |
| 32. | gives prominence to | makes especially noticeable |
| 33. | gives weight to | treats as important |
| 34. | hammers home | stresses forcefully and repeatedly |
| 35. | harps on | repeats annoyingly often |
| 36. | highlights | draws attention to |
| 37. | illuminates | makes clear or understandable |
| 38. | impresses | makes strongly felt or understood |
| 39. | imprints | fixes firmly in the mind |
| 40. | indicates | points out or shows |
| 41. | insists on | states firmly as important |
| 42. | introduces | brings into discussion |
| 43. | labors | dwells on excessively |
| 44. | lays stress on | gives special importance to |
| 45. | lingers on | continues focusing on |
| 46. | magnifies | makes seem larger or more important |
| 47. | maintains | states as a firm view |
| 48. | makes central | puts at the core |
| 49. | makes clear | shows plainly |
| 50. | makes plain | shows clearly and simply |
| 51. | makes prominent | makes clearly noticeable |
| 52. | manifests | shows plainly through signs |
| 53. | marks | indicates or distinguishes |
| 54. | notes | mentions or observes |
| 55. | observes | remarks or points out |
| 56. | overemphasizes | stresses too much |
| 57. | plays up | gives extra attention to |
| 58. | points up | makes especially noticeable |
| 59. | presses home | makes a point forcefully |
| 60. | prioritizes | treats as more important |
| 61. | privileges | gives special importance or advantage |
| 62. | prizes | values highly |
| 63. | puts emphasis on | gives special importance to |
| 64. | puts stress on | gives special weight to |
| 65. | reaffirms | states again with confidence |
| 66. | reinforces | strengthens an idea or point |
| 67. | reiterates | states again for emphasis |
| 68. | repeats | says again for effect |
| 69. | restates | says again differently |
| 70. | returns to | mentions again for importance |
| 71. | showcases | displays prominently or favorably |
| 72. | shows | makes visible or clear |
| 73. | signals | indicates clearly |
| 74. | signposts | indicates direction or importance |
| 75. | spells out | explains very clearly |
| 76. | spotlights | focuses attention on |
| 77. | states | expresses clearly in words |
| 78. | stresses | gives special importance to |
| 79. | throws light on | makes clearer |
| 80. | treats as key | presents as very important |
| 81. | turns attention to | shifts focus toward |
| 82. | underlines | stresses or marks as important |
| 83. | underpins | supports as a basic idea |
| 84. | underscores | makes especially clear or important |
| 85. | upholds | supports or maintains firmly |
| 86. | uplifts | raises in importance or status |
| 87. | uses to highlight | uses as a way to stress |
| 88. | validates | confirms or supports as valid |
| 89. | valorizes | presents as valuable or important |
| 90. | values | regards as important |
| 91. | verifies | confirms truth or importance |
| 92. | vindicates | supports by proving right |
| 93. | vouches for | supports or confirms confidently |
| 94. | warns | strongly cautions or alerts |
| 95. | waves the flag for | publicly supports or promotes |
| 96. | weighs in on | gives a clear view on |
| 97. | witnesses to | serves as evidence of |
| 98. | writes large | makes obvious or prominent |
| 99. | zeroes in on | focuses closely on something |
| 100. | zooms in on | focuses closely on a detail |
