emphasis on/upon something Since the elections there has been a greater emphasis on education.
to put/lay/place emphasis on something
to put particular/special/strong emphasis on something
📒 the extra force given to a word or phrase when spoken, especially in order to show that it is important; a way of writing a word (for example drawing a line below it) to show that it is important
emphasis on something You're placing the emphasis on the wrong syllable.
He put extra emphasis on the word ‘never’.
with emphasis ‘I can assure you,’ she added with emphasis, ‘the figures are correct.’