English · Common Verbs
accentuate
/əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/
[/əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/]
emphasize
Advancedverb
Definition
To make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasise.
Example
The dramatic lighting served to accentuate the sculpture's bold and angular shapes.
The dramatic lighting served to accentuate the sculpture's bold and angular shapes.
Etymology
From Latin 'accentus' (accent), from 'ad-' plus 'cantus' (song).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in design, writing, and descriptive contexts.