October 26, 2017 Word of the Day
accentuates; accentuated; accentuating
The makeup accentuates the clown's features.
Definition of ACCENTUATE
[+ object]
: to make (something) more noticeable
He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build.
We felt that the article accentuated [=emphasized] the positive aspects of the program.
— accentuation /ɪkˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
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