Accentuate Definition & Meaning

accentuate
verb
  1. to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
  2. put stress on; utter with an accent; "In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word"

"Accentuate" in song lyrics

See how accentuate is used in real songs:

  • "Infinite instruments sent to accentuate"
    Edan f/ Skillz Ferguson — Clinical Rhymes

Usage tips for "accentuate"

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