取り立てる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to collect (debts); to dun; to exact; to extort
2. v1vt
   to appoint; to promote; to give patronage
3. v1vt
   to emphasize; to focus on; to call attention to

Example sentences

• 私は取り立てて騒ぎ立てられるのは好きではない。

  I don't like to be made a fuss about.

• 王は人民から税を厳しく取り立てた。

  The king exacted taxes from his people.

• 取り立ててすばらしいわけではないが満足できる。

  It's not particularly wonderful, but it is sufficient.