accentuate in German
accentuate in German is akzentuieren, betonen, hervorheben — accentuate means to make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
accentuate in German
akzentuieren
(transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
akzentuieren
(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. [from 1865]
betonen
(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. [from 1865]
hervorheben
(transitive) To mark with a written accent.
What does "accentuate" mean?
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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 German?
"accentuate" in German is akzentuieren, betonen, hervorheben. 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 German, "accentuate" is akzentuieren, betonen, hervorheben.
Are there other ways to say "accentuate" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "accentuate": akzentuieren, betonen, hervorheben.
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