emphasis

emphasis

CEFR: B1-B2 /em-pha-sis/ [eh1.m.f.ah0.s.ih0.s]

The word emphasis can be thought of as the main point of something. It is often used with the preposition "on". For example,

Example Sentences:
The main emphasis should be on the quality rather than quantity.
The dynamics of job qualification have been changed rapidly over the years. Nowadays, more emphasis is given on social skills rather than the qualification.

"put/place/lay emphasis on" = "emphasize"

Here are examples:

Example Sentences:
I put great emphasis on developing good study habits.
Schools should place emphasis on physical education.
Employers nowadays put more emphasis on social skills rather than the quealifiation(qualification).