Word: Emphasis

Pronunciation

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/

Definitions

• Noun: Special importance, value, or prominence given to something. It refers to the stress laid on a word, phrase, sentence, or idea to make it stand out or be more noticeable. For example: “The teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of reading comprehension.”

  Example Sentence: In her speech, she put particular emphasis on the need for unity among team members.

• Verb (emphasize): To lay stress on; to give special importance or attention to something. For example: “She emphasized that punctuality was crucial for the meeting.”

  Example Sentence: The author emphasizes the protagonist’s growth throughout the novel.

Phrases

• “Put emphasis on”: To assign importance or priority to something. Example: “In his teaching style, he puts a lot of emphasis on hands-on learning.”
• “Emphasis is placed on”: To indicate where the focus or significance lies. Example: “In this course, emphasis is placed on practical application rather than theoretical knowledge.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her body language provided emphasis to her words, making it clear how passionate she felt about the topic.”
• Verb: “The professor emphasized the key points by underlining them in red ink.”

Synonyms

• Stress
• Importance
• Priority
• Highlight
• Accentuation
• Focus
• Prominence
• Underscoring
• Insistence