emphasis
word
Definition
Special importance or attention given to something, or the force or stress placed on a word when speaking to show that it is important.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. Phrases like 'place emphasis on', 'main emphasis', or 'with emphasis' are frequent. Do not confuse with 'stress' (pressure/tension) unless referring to speech or pronunciation.
Spanish: énfasis - hincapiéPortuguese (BR): ênfase - destaquePortuguese (PT): ênfase - destaqueChinese (Simplified): 强调Chinese (Traditional): 強調Hindi: ज़ोर - विशेष महत्वArabic: تأكيد - تشديدBengali: গুরুত্ব - গুরুত্বারোপRussian: акцент - особое вниманиеJapanese: 強調Vietnamese: nhấn mạnhKorean: 강조Turkish: vurguUrdu: زور - اہمیتIndonesian: penekanan
Example Sentences
The teacher put emphasis on correct spelling.
basic
We need to place more emphasis on safety.
basic
There's a lot of emphasis on teamwork at this company.
natural
He spoke with extra emphasis so everyone would understand.
natural
If you want to make your point, add a bit of emphasis to your words.
natural
Her voice rose with emphasis when she said 'no'.
basic