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accentuate in Dutch

accentuate in Dutch is accentueren, beklemtonen, benadrukken — accentuate means to make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.

accentuate in Dutch

accentueren
verb
(transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
beklemtonen
verb
(transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
benadrukken
verb
(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. [from 1865]
beklemtonen
verb
(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. [from 1865]
beklemtonen
verb
(transitive) To mark with a written accent.

What does "accentuate" mean?

  1. verb To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
    "The dim lighting accentuated the shadows across the room."
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accentuate in a sentence

  • The dim lighting accentuated the shadows across the room.
  • Her red lipstick accentuated her smile.

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What is "accentuate" in Dutch?

"accentuate" in Dutch is accentueren, beklemtonen, benadrukken. accentuate means: To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.

How do you use "accentuate" in a sentence?

Example: "The dim lighting accentuated the shadows across the room." In Dutch, "accentuate" is accentueren, beklemtonen, benadrukken.

Are there other ways to say "accentuate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "accentuate": accentueren, beklemtonen, benadrukken.

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