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emphatic (em FA tik) adj. 1. expressed or done with force of expression or 97
stress; 2. using emphasis (stressing) while speaking or expressing oneself; 3. very
striking; forcible; definite
• George was emphatic in his dislike for broccoli.
• When scheduling the students versus teachers basketball game, Mr. Hilson
was emphatic that it would be played come rain or shine.
• At Waterloo, Napoleon received an emphatic defeat.
[-ally adv.]
emulate* (EM yoo LAYT) vt. 1. to try to equal or surpass, often by copying;
2. to imitate (a person one admires); 3. to rival in success
• Jason learned to do plumbing and wiring by attempting to emulate what he
had seen his dad do.
• Many successful comedians emulate the timing of the late Jack Benny.
• Some companies have become very successful by emulating others.
[-d, emulating]
encompass* (en KAHM pis) vt. 1. to close in all around; surround; encircle;
2. to contain; include; 3. to bring about; achieve
• The Galley restaurant was completely encompassed by the boat basin.
• The resident pass program encompasses our efforts to deal with the parking
problem around the college.
• The new athletic complex, when completed, will encompass the complete
revitalization of the neighborhood.
[-ed, -ing]
encourage (in KOER ij) vt. 1. to give braveness, hope, or confidence; to
embolden; hearten; 2. to give support to; to be favorable to; to foster; to help
• When Ian first put on ice skates, everyone tried to encourage him—not an
easy task because he spent as much time on his belly as on his feet.
• All voters should encourage their senators and representatives to support
legislation to improve the environment.
[-d, encouraging, -ment n.]
endorse (in DAWRS) vt. 1. to sign one’s name on the back of a check;
2. to write a note, title, etc. on a document; 3. to give approval to; support;
sanction
• One must endorse a check before it can be cashed.
• Jack’s teacher endorsed his essay with remarks in red ink.
• It is with great pleasure that I endorse that great American icon, Mickey
Mouse, for president of the United States.
[-d, endorsing, -ment n.] [Syn. approve]