accentuate

The word “accentuate” has 4 syllables: ac-cen-tu-ate

It's pronounced as /əkˈsɛn.tʃu.eɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for accentuate?

In the thesaurus, “accentuate” has 60 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for accentuate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for accentuate

accelerate
accent
advertise
aggravate
amplify
augment
bear down on
boost
bring attention to
bring out
broaden
call attention to
consolidate
deepen
draw attention to
emphasize
enforce
enhance
enlarge
enliven
exacerbate
expand
extend
feature
focus
foreground
give prominence to
hasten
heighten
highlight
identify
illuminate
intensify
italicize
lengthen
magnify
make much of
maximize
overplay
pinpoint
play up
plug
point up
press
promote
publicize
punctuate
quicken
redouble
reenforce
reinforce
restrengthen
sharpen
spotlight
step up
strengthen
stress
supplement
underline
underscore

Antonyms for accentuate

abate
alleviate
belittle
de-emphasize
decrease
diminish
discount
disparage
divert attention from
dwindle
ease
lessen
lighten
mask
minimize
moderate
play down
recede
reduce
subdue
subside
underemphasize
understate
wane
weaken

Meanings of accentuate

verb
1. To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
2. To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
3. To mark with a written accent.

Example Sentences

The designer used bright colors to accentuate the beauty of the dress.
She decided to accentuate her features with a bold makeup look.
The lighting in the room was arranged to accentuate the artwork on the walls.
His speech was meant to accentuate the importance of teamwork.
The new furniture helped to accentuate the spaciousness of the living room.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accentuate, such as: abate, accelerate, accent, advertise, aggravate, alleviate, amplify.

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