accentuate

verb
/əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

Meaning

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Example Sentences

The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.

Synonyms

emphasize, highlight, stress, underline, underscore

Antonyms

downplay, minimize

Collocations

accentuate features, accentuate difference, accentuate beauty, accentuate importance

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