Collocations for emphasis - noun

big (informal), considerable, great, heavy, huge
schools that put a heavy emphasis on sporting achievement

strong
little
Little emphasis was placed on educating people about the dangers.

growing, increasing
continued
renewed
current, new, recent
with the new emphasis on individuality and creative expression

traditional
main, major, primary
We discussed where the main emphasis should be placed.

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

exclusive
equal
Both subjects should be given equal emphasis.

added, extra, increased
excessive, undue
I believe the education system places undue emphasis on exam results.

cultural
a cultural emphasis on educational achievement

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

have, receive
Education received special emphasis.

change, shift
The Democrats shifted the emphasis away from direct taxation.

add

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

fall on sth

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

a change of emphasis, a shift of emphasis

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

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

extra
He put extra emphasis on the word ‘never’.

put

with emphasis
She repeated the question with emphasis.

emphasis on
Put the emphasis on the second syllable.