What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Emphasises vs Emphasised - What's the difference?

emphasises | emphasised |

As verbs the difference between emphasises and emphasised

is that emphasises is (emphasise) while emphasised is (emphasise).

emphasises

English

Verb

(head)
  • (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

    emphasised

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (emphasise)
  • Anagrams

    *