verb
accentuate
uhk-SEHN-choo-ayt
verb
1
To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
"The dim lighting accentuated the shadows across the room."
"Her red lipstick accentuated her smile."
How to Use Accentuate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo highlight or draw extra attention to a feature or quality.
Common pairings
accentuate the positive
accentuate features
Word Forms
accentuated past tense, accentuates singular
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Etymology
From Latin accentus (see accent) via the verb accentuare, "to add stress or emphasis to."