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.
(..) I got to get that article Xeroxed. That has to be... - Don't forget the new photos. - I didn't forget. Look... We have to emphasize the Mandatory Welfare Program. - That's the issue that should be pushed. - First push the man, then the issue. Sen. Palantine is a dynamic man. (..)1976 Taxi Driver