Collocations for emphasis - noun

considerable, great, heavy, increased
schools that put a heavy emphasis on sporting achievement

strong | main
discussing where the main emphasis should be placed

particular, special
Examine the events leading to the war, with particular emphasis on France''s role in them.

give, lay, place, put
The company lays great emphasis on customer care.

shift
The Democrats shifted the emphasis away from direct taxation.

move, shift
In recent years, the emphasis has moved away from punishing drug addicts towards helping them.

~ on/upon
The emphasis is on keeping fit rather than developing lots of muscles.

a change/shift of emphasis

great
‘I’, he said with great emphasis, ‘was the one.’

slight
His slight emphasis on the word ‘Lady’ was definitely mocking.

put

with ~
She repeated the question with emphasis.

~ on
Put the emphasis on the second syllable.