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accentuate
to emphasize or make more noticeable
Synonyms
- highlight
- emphasize
- underscore
Antonyms
- downplay
- minimize
- obscure
accentuate in a sentence
The designer chose a bright scarf to accentuate the outfit's simple lines.
Her confident posture accentuated the authority in her voice during the debate.
Where it comes from
From Latin accentus 'a tone or signal'
Memory hook
ACCENT-uate — put an accent on it so it stands out.
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