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Accenting

Verb / ˈæksentɪŋ / Another word for accenting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of emphasizing or stressing something.

Synonyms & similar words

emphasizing accent accentuation accentuate emphasise emphasize punctuate stress emphasizing highlighting stressing underscoring spotlighting foregrounding featuring showcasing promoting

Example sentences

  1. She was accenting her speech to make sure everyone understood her.
  2. The designer was accenting the dress with a bright belt.
  3. The musician was accenting the melody with a subtle drum beat.
  4. The artist was accenting the painting with bright colors.
  5. The speaker was accenting her points with hand gestures.

Quotes

  • Accentuate the positive.
  • In Paris, they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their language.
  • The accent of one man is his life, and death for the other.

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