emphasis

Definition

Examples

The company puts great emphasis on customer service and quality.

Word Family

Synonyms

• stressthe relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
• prioritystatus established in order of importance or urgency
• accentdistinctive manner of oral expression

Collocations

• Easy place emphasis on
  to place emphasis on, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
• Medium shift emphasis to
  to shift emphasis to, meaning to make a shift in or exchange of
• Hard special emphasis
  describing special emphasis (a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising)
• Very Hard lay heavy emphasis on compliance
  to lay heavy emphasis on compliance, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location