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accentuate

ac·cen·tu·ate

accentuate

 
 
pronunciation:
aek sen chu eIt
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: accentuates, accentuating, accentuated
definition: to give more emphasis to; draw attention to.
His white T-shirt accentuated his suntan.
similar words:
stress
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derivation: accentuation (n.)