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.un·ac·cen·tu·at·ed, adjectivewell-ac·cen·tu·at·ed, adjective

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.
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"Well, I will explain it to you," returned Gonzalo, accentuating each syllable in suppressed rage.
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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.
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The rare whirr and explosion of a shell only had the effect of accentuating the intervening peace.
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British Dictionary definitions for accentuate

accentuate

/ (ækˈsɛntʃʊˌeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to stress or emphasize

Derived forms of accentuate

accentuation, noun

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