accentuate

[ ak-sen-choo-eyt ]

/ ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪt /

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verb (used with object), ac·cen·tu·at·ed, ac·cen·tu·at·ing.

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.

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Origin of accentuate

First recorded in 1725–35; from Medieval Latin accentuātus intoned (past participle of accentuāre ); see accent, -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM accentuate

o·ver·ac·cen·tu·ate, verb (used with object), o·ver·ac·cen·tu·at·ed, o·ver·ac·cen·tu·at·ing.re·ac·cen·tu·ate, verb (used with object), re·ac·cen·tu·at·ed, re·ac·cen·tu·at·ing.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH accentuate

accent, accentuate , assent

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How to use accentuate in a sentence

However, the fact is that marketers should create descriptions that help them accentuate their product pages.
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The pandemic has only accentuated the divide between those on the frontlines and those who can work from home.
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Some automakers didn’t like the idea of adding a device that might accentuate the fact that their products were dangerous.
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The pressure to be visible at all times that’s been accentuated over the last nine months, has created an unhealthy culture in some agencies.
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The look accentuated Henson’s already deep-set eyes and struck the perfect balance between a neutral and statement look.
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He saw a faintly rounded ceiling, a soft yellow tint accentuating its featurelessness.
Tight Squeeze|Dean Charles Ing
"Well, I will explain it to you," returned Gonzalo, accentuating each syllable in suppressed rage.
The Fourth Estate, vol. 2|Armando Palacio Valds
The pleated skirts swing slowly, the broad band of green accentuating the motion.
Sea and Sardinia|D. H. Lawrence
A hot tide of crimson made its way slowly to her brow and then receded, accentuating the clear pallor of her face.
Turn About Eleanor|Ethel M. Kelley
The rare whirr and explosion of a shell only had the effect of accentuating the intervening peace.
Mud and Khaki|Vernon Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for accentuate

accentuate

/ (ækˈsɛntʃʊˌeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to stress or emphasize

Derived forms of accentuate

accentuation, noun

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