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emphasize the target

[EM-fuh-syz thuh TAR-git]
verb phrase
enfatizar o alvo
1. To stress or highlight the intended goal, objective, or focus of something
The coach decided to emphasize the target of scoring three goals in the first half.
O treinador decidiu enfatizar o alvo de marcar três gols no primeiro tempo.
2. To make a particular aim or purpose more prominent or noticeable
The presentation will emphasize the target audience's needs and preferences.
A apresentação vai enfatizar as necessidades e preferências do público-alvo.
Synonyms
stress the targethighlight the objectiveunderscore the goalaccentuate the aimprioritize the target
Antonyms
downplay the targetminimize the objectiveobscure the goalde-emphasize the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfatizar o alvo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
destacar o objetivo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
sublinhar o alvo
European Portuguese preference for 'sublinhar' (underline/emphasize)

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the mark
on target
nail the objective
zero in on the goal
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