lay/put stress on
phrase
: to give special importance or attention to : to emphasize
The teacher lay/put stress on the need for good study habits.
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“Lay/put stress on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%2Fput%20stress%20on. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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