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emphasis

CEFR: B2

Special importance, value, or analytical prominence given to something in policy or rhetoric.

Synonyms

prominence
priority

Common Collocations

place emphasis on
heavy emphasis
shift the emphasis

Example Sentence

Contemporary pedagogy places considerable emphasis on fostering collaborative problem-solving skills.

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