emphasis

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emphasis

(noun)

Meaning

special importance or significance

Example

"In her speech, the teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of kindness."

Synonyms

stressimportancehighlight

Antonyms

indifferenceneglect

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'emphasis', meaning significance or expression.
Related word forms
  • noun: emphatic
  • adjective: emphatic

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