accentuates

verbfocus attention on

Synonyms for accentuates

verb focus attention on

Antonyms for accentuates

divert attention from
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Word Origin & History

1731, from Medieval Latin accentuatus, past participle of accentuare "to accent," from Latin accentus (see accent (n.)). Originally "to pronounce with an accent;" meaning "emphasize" is recorded from 1865.

Related: Accentuated; accentuating.

Example Sentences for accentuates

The dissimilarity of the plays only accentuates the likeness of the two protagonists.

On the contrary, it accentuates the differences between men.

Far from veiling it or apologizing for it, Paul accentuates this offence.

But it is mainly "business," perhaps, that accentuates our individualism.

The knowledge that accentuates personality is verily a hindrance.

Woman's liberty also accentuates the dimorphism but by another process.

By constricting187 the waist it accentuates the salience of the bosom and hips.

The stuffing does not disguise, nor seek to disguise; it accentuates.

Still he accentuates the fact that "their improvement is astonishing."

This accentuates the importance of having one's teeth plainly marked with one's name and address.