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ACCENTUATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Accentuate.

How to pronounce accentuate:

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Accentuate - as a verb

To stress, single out as important

Example: "Dr. jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentemphasiseemphasizepunctuatestress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evinceexpressshow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put stress on; utter with an accent

Example: "In farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentstress

Example Sentences

"She wore a belt to accentuate her waist."
"The lighting accentuates the artwork in the gallery."
"He used makeup to accentuate his cheekbones."
"The bold font accentuates the headline on the poster."
"The loud music accentuated the party atmosphere."
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Word Game Points

Is ACCENTUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accentuate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACCENTUATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ACCENTUATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accentuate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCENTUATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ACCENTUATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accentuate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCENTUATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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