accentuate (Meaning)
accentuate (v)
to stress, single out as important
put stress on; utter with an accent
accentuate (v. t.)
To pronounce with an accent or with accents.
To bring out distinctly; to make prominent; to emphasize.
To mark with the written accent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of accentuate
Synonyms:
- pinpoint
- publicize
- promote
- make much of
- bear down on
- play up
- boost
- advertise
- foreground
- press
- spotlight
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
accentuate Sentence Examples
- She chose a dress with a belt to accentuate her waist and create a more defined silhouette.
- The lighting in the gallery was carefully designed to accentuate the details of the artwork.
- To accentuate the flavors of the dish, the chef added a hint of fresh herbs at the end.
- The artist used bold colors to accentuate the emotions conveyed in the painting.
- The strategic use of accessories can accentuate the overall style of an outfit.
- The architect decided to accentuate the building's modern design with sleek, minimalist features.
- In her presentation, she used visual aids to accentuate key points and make them more memorable.
- The makeup artist applied a shimmering highlighter to accentuate the model's cheekbones.
- The director chose a powerful soundtrack to accentuate the intensity of the climactic scene.
- The designer decided to accentuate the contrast between light and dark in the photography exhibit.
FAQs About the word accentuate
to stress, single out as important, put stress on; utter with an accentTo pronounce with an accent or with accents., To bring out distinctly; to make prominent;
highlight, stress,emphasize, accent, identify, illuminate,feature, focus, punctuate, point (up)
de-emphasize, understate, understate, tone (down), underemphasize, de-emphasize, play down, play down, minimize, underemphasize
She chose a dress with a belt to accentuate her waist and create a more defined silhouette.
The lighting in the gallery was carefully designed to accentuate the details of the artwork.
To accentuate the flavors of the dish, the chef added a hint of fresh herbs at the end.
The artist used bold colors to accentuate the emotions conveyed in the painting.
