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Accentuate

Verb / æˈksentʃu:eɪt / Another word for accentuate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Synonyms & similar words

accent emphasise punctuate emphasize stress emphasize highlight stress underline underscore feature spotlight

Example sentences

  1. The artist used bright colors to accentuate the flowers in the painting.
  2. He wore a belt to accentuate his waist.
  3. The new haircut accentuated her cheekbones.
  4. The speaker accentuated her point by emphasizing each word.
  5. The lighting was meant to accentuate the mood of the play.

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  • The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.
  • The power of words is immense. A well-chosen word has often sufficed to stop a flying army, to change defeat into victory, and to save an empire.
  • Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

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