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Emphasis

/ˈɛmfəsəs/
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(noun) Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.

We should not place too much emphasis on money.
We lay emphasis on the importance of being sincere.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Our school gives strong ____ to both sports and academic studies.

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