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accentuate

British pronunciation/æksˈɛnt‍ʃuːˌe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ækˈsɛntʃueɪt/
to accentuate
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category

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2

to stress, single out as important

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3

put stress on; utter with an accent

synonyms : accent
stress
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Examples
1Emily shows a bit of skin by wearing a sleeveless dress that accentuates her arms and shoulders.
2The actress had thick, luxurious eyelashes that accentuated her gaze.
3The extra long beard and hair really accentuate.
4A great overcoat will accentuate your style.
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