The past tense of emphasize is emphasized. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of emphasize is emphasizes. The present participle of emphasize is emphasizing. The past participle of emphasize is emphasized.

Is emphasis past tense?

past tense of emphasize is emphasized.

What is considered present tense?

The PRESENT TENSE indicates that an action is present, now, relative to the speaker or writer. Generally, it is used to describe actions that are factual or habitual -- things that occur in the present but that are not necessarily happening right now: "It rains a lot in Portland" is a kind of timeless statement.