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:
- play up
- bear down on
- spotlight
- publicize
- make much of
- foreground
- promote
- pinpoint
- advertise
- boost
- press
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;
stress, highlight,emphasize, focus, accent,feature, punctuate, point (up), illuminate, identify
underemphasize,tone (down), de-emphasize, play down, minimize, tone (down), de-emphasize, play down, understate, understate
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.
