As verbs the difference between emphasise and betone
is that emphasise is (british) while betone is to endow with a tone; give a special tone to; place stress upon; accentuate; emphasise.
emphasise
English
Verb
(emphasis)
(British)
Usage notes
The "s" spelling has co-existed with the "z" spelling for at least 150 years (Thackeray wrote
emphasised ), and is becoming more common in the UK, with the "z" spelling gradually falling out of usage.
British English forms
betone
English
Verb
(beton)
To endow with a tone; give a special tone to; place stress upon; accentuate; emphasise.
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