accentuate

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Synonyms: accentuated, accentual, accentuates, accentuable, accentuator, accenture, attentuate

Antonyms: accentuated, accentual, accentuates, accentuable, accentuator, accenture, attentuate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[pronounce]] with an [[accent]] or vocal [[stress]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To bring out [[distinctly]]; to make more [[noticeable]] or [[prominent]]; to [[emphasize]]. {{defdate|from 1865}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To mark with a written accent.

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