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heavy emphasis
[/ˈhɛvi ˈɛmfəsɪs/]
noun
pl: heavy emphases
ênfase forte
1.
Strong or marked stress placed on something to highlight its importance or significance
The teacher placed heavy emphasis on the importance of proper grammar.
A professora colocou uma ênfase forte na importância da gramática correta.
2.
Pronounced accentuation in speech or writing to convey special meaning or urgency
With heavy emphasis, she declared that safety is our top priority.
Com ênfase forte, ela declarou que a segurança é nossa prioridade máxima.
Synonyms
strong emphasis
marked stress
pronounced accent
intense focus
Antonyms
light emphasis
subtle tone
downplay
de-emphasis
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ênfase forte
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ênfase marcada
Alternative usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
ênfase acentuada
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
put emphasis on
place emphasis on
lay emphasis on
stress a point
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