emphasise something
highlight
say something to stop someone from worrying
reassure
tell someone that you are pleased that they have done something good
congratulate
Most of the audience laughed at his joke, but I wasn’t _____ at all.
amused
make someone smile or laugh
amuse
We are putting up posters to ___ the news about our new music club
spread
express an opinion on something
speak out
The documentary intended to ____ people to think about the issue
stimulate
make someone excited and interested about something
stimulate
I tried to ___ him that everything was going to be OK.
reassure
They showed us a film to ____ the importance of road safety.
highlight