(強調)Word Power: emphasize

1. A emphasize/stress B
e.g. The environmentalists emphasize the importance of recycling.

2. A put/lay/place emphasis/highlight/stress on B
e.g. The environmentalists put emphasis on the importance of recycling.

References:
1. 臺灣鳳山高中吳姿瑩老師
2. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/