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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

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

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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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