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- lay emphasis on
lay emphasis on
lay emphasis on something
and lay stress on somethingto 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!
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Ya | | - | Chinese |
Momi | | - | Hawaiian |
Kaija | | KIE-yah | Finnish |
Ermo | | - | Medieval Italian |
Charla | | SHAHR-lə | English |
Antoine | | awn-TWAWN (French), an-TWAWN (American) | French, African American |