accentuate
Accentuate (verb) means to make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. Example: “The dim lighting accentuated the shadows across the room.”
How to use accentuate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo highlight or draw extra attention to a feature or quality.
Word forms
accentuated past tense, accentuates singular
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The dim lighting _____ the shadows across the room.
Etymology
From Latin accentus (see accent) via the verb accentuare, "to add stress or emphasis to."
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Rhymes for accentuate
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What does “accentuate” mean?
The word “accentuate” means to make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. In plain terms, to highlight or draw extra attention to a feature or quality.
How do you pronounce “accentuate”?
“Accentuate” is pronounced uhk-SEHN-choo-ayt (/əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “accentuate” in a sentence?
Here is “accentuate” used in a sentence: “The dim lighting accentuated the shadows across the room.”
What is another word for “accentuate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “accentuate” include accent and betone.
What part of speech is “accentuate”?
“Accentuate” is a verb.
Where does the word “accentuate” come from?
The word “accentuate” comes from Latin. From Latin accentus (see accent) via the verb accentuare, "to add stress or emphasis to.".
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