emphasis

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /'ɛmfəsɪs/

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Noun

Singular emphasis

Plural emphases

1. (countable & uncountable) Emphasis is the giving of particular attention or importance to something.
   • Synonym: stress

   Microsoft has placed great emphasis on its Windows software programme.

   He's a very kind man and always good to me,' she said with more emphasis.

Related words

• emphasize/emphasise
• emphatic