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accentuate
[ ak-sen-choo-eyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to give emphasis or prominence to.
- to place the stress or emphasis on (a particular syllable or word) when pronouncing it or showing its pronunciation.
accentuate
/ æˈɛԳʃʊˌɪ /
verb
- tr to stress or emphasize
Derived Forms
- ˌԳٳˈپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ····ٳ·ٱ verb (used with object) overaccentuated overaccentuating
- ···ٳ·ٱ verb (used with object) reaccentuated reaccentuating
Word History and Origins
Origin of accentuate1
Example Sentences
The warmer weather will accentuate the joys of seeing wildlife, such as butterflies and birds, he adds.
Verstappen said that the hot weather and rough track surface had accentuated Red Bull's problems.
Vasan, who is as supple as she is solid, is costumed to accentuate the physical reality of a woman about to give birth.
For 47 games, the Lakers tried to solve the problems their roster presented, finding the best ways to cover up their flaws, accentuate their strengths and maximize their potential.
Her shirt might be undone, in contrast to the severe, buttoned-up tailoring of last week, but her shoulders are sharp and accentuated.
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