em·pha·size also Brit em·pha·sise 
/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ verb
em·pha·siz·es; em·pha·sized; em·pha·siz·ing /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ verb [+ obj] : to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)
▪ Their father always emphasized [=stressed] the importance of discipline. [=always said that discipline was important] ▪ He wanted to emphasize (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone.
▪ Their father always emphasized [=stressed] the importance of discipline. [=always said that discipline was important] ▪ He wanted to emphasize (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone.
