Their father always 'emphasized' [='stressed'] the importance of discipline. [=always said that discipline was important]
He wanted to 'emphasize' (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone.
(..) Ever since I've got here, you have been nothing but negative Excuse me? You didn't want me to marry the old guy with the great apartment Then I tried to help your daughter de- emphasize her flaws And suddenly I'm the bad guy? Joey, where are those bags? She has a lot of crap! You know what? (..)2003 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits Season: 10 Episode 5