accentuate JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/əkˌsɛnˈtʃuːeɪt/ · ac cen·tu·ate
verb
- To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress. She accentuates the second syllable in her pronunciation of 'banana'.
- To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. The teacher accentuates the importance of the lesson by using bold font in the notes.
- To mark with a written accent. The proofreader accentuates the umlaut in the German word 'Straße'.
Did you know? The word 'accentuate' has been used in various contexts, including literature and music. In music, accentuate is often used to describe the emphasis on certain notes or rhythms.