Word EMPHASIS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

emphasis

🇺🇸 [ˈɛmfəsɪs]

Meanings

Special importance or significance given to something, often to highlight or stress its value or meaning.

Examples

• The emphasis was on quality over quantity.
• She placed emphasis on teamwork.
• Proper nutrition is given emphasis here.

Synonyms

stress • importance • focus

Antonyms

neglect • insignificance • disregard