lay/put stress on

idiom

: 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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Thinning strands tend to be extra delicate; go easy on heat styling and always use a heat protectant, stick to gentle products, avoid sun damage by wearing a hat and skipping sun exposure at peak hours, and don’t wear hair pulled back too tightly frequently, which can put stress on the scalp. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

Try not to use the extremes of your vocal range, like screaming, whispering, or trying to talk in noisy environments, which can put stress on your voice. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024

Fields pointed out that the tariffs would in theory apply to auto parts that go back and forth across the border, which could compound the potential price increases and put stress on the supply chain. —Spencer Kimball,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025

The child's mothers alleged that the legal proceedings put stress on their relationship. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025