Emphasis

Synonyms of emphasis

• stress
• highlight
• accentuation

Antonyms of emphasis

• downplay
• de-emphasis
• understatement

Collocations of emphasis

emphasis on

Frequency: 85 %

The presentation placed emphasis on the benefits of the new technology.

strong emphasis

Frequency: 70 %

The speaker placed strong emphasis on the importance of teamwork.

clear emphasis

Frequency: 60 %

The teacher provided clear emphasis on the key points of the lesson.

emphasis in

Frequency: 45 %

There was emphasis in her voice as she explained the importance of the project.

Idiomatic Expressions for emphasis

• Phrase: place emphasis on
  Meaning: to focus attention or importance on something
  Usage: The company places emphasis on customer satisfaction.