lay emphasis on



lay emphasis on something

 and lay stress on something
to place emphasis on something; to emphasize something. When you present this explanation, lay emphasis on the matter of personal responsibility. I'm afraid I laid too much stress on the notion of good attendance. If you are really sick, stay home!
See also: lay, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OanaWAH-nahRomanian
Edoardo-Italian
Yevgeniyev-GYE-nee, eev-GYE-neeRussian
Sears[siəz]
CarynKER-ən, KAR-ənEnglish
Christie (1)KRIS-teeEnglish