B1nouneducationlanguage
US/ˈem.fə.sɪs/
UK/ˈem.fə.sɪs/
special importance or attention given to something
In context
Our school puts a strong emphasis on speaking skills, not just grammar.
The new manager shifted the emphasis from speed to quality.
She repeated the word for emphasis, so nobody could miss her point.
Words that go with emphasis
noun + preposition
- emphasis onThere is too much emphasis on exam results in our schools.
verb + noun
- place emphasis onThe course places emphasis on practical experience.
- shift the emphasisThe government has shifted the emphasis from punishment to prevention.
adjective + noun
- particular emphasisThe new plan puts particular emphasis on young people.
- greater emphasisMany companies now put greater emphasis on work-life balance.
- strong emphasisThe festival has a strong emphasis on local food.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We should emphasize on teamwork.Correct: We should emphasize teamwork. / We should put emphasis on teamwork.