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
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.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for accentuate
accentuate
/ (ækˈsɛntʃʊˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to stress or emphasize
Derived forms of accentuate
accentuation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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