How do you use Accentuate in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like stress or accent, plus the exact meaning.
Accentuate meaning
- To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
- To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
- To mark with a written accent.
Synonyms of Accentuate
Using Accentuate
- The main meaning on this page is: To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress. | To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize. | To mark with a written accent.
- Useful related words include: stress, accent, enunciate, sound out.
- In the example corpus, accentuate often appears in combinations such as: to accentuate, accentuate the, accentuate her.
Context around Accentuate
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 5 middle, 12 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Accentuate
- In this selection, "accentuate" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 20.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, better, song, moves and certain stand out and add context to how "accentuate" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and only accentuate the awkwardness and angles to accentuate the story. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "accentuate" sits close to words such as abatement, abductions and absurdly, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with accentuate
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Instead, Gindlesperger and his colleagues preferred to accentuate the positive. (10 words)
She added a black feather boa to accentuate the outfit. (10 words)
You can accentuate your upper body with statement necklaces and scarves. (11 words)
Not only does she boast a few business brands under her belt but Boity is the benchmark of South African body goals, she always manages to accentuate her natural curves in everything she wears. (34 words)
We need, to borrow an old phrase, to accentuate the positive among our diverse cultures, and shine a light on how Jews, and anyone confronting persecution, live rather than how they suffer. (32 words)
A twist on the brewery’s hazy IPA, it is fermented dry to accentuate certain characteristics that make it reminiscent of a Douglas fir or blue spruce tree, Lalama says. (30 words)
So, assuming for a moment quantum dreams do become a reality: is it responsible to accentuate the positive, as Kaku does? (21 words)
Would it kill these companies to hire in a wetsuit designer that helps accentuate a woman’s figure? (18 words)
Example sentences (20)
A light pink blush and a touch of contour was added to better accentuate her cheekbones.
Another trick, she said, is buying tops a size too small as they help to accentuate your boobs.
A twist on the brewery’s hazy IPA, it is fermented dry to accentuate certain characteristics that make it reminiscent of a Douglas fir or blue spruce tree, Lalama says.
Instead, Gindlesperger and his colleagues preferred to accentuate the positive.
In the 1930s, hemlines dropped and waistlines rose to accentuate a more feminine silhouette.
It allows you to accentuate your curves and showcase your finest features.
LinkedIn also offers a good overview of people's backgrounds - though remember, anyone can edit their own profile to remove the bad bits and accentuate the good bits.
Not only does she boast a few business brands under her belt but Boity is the benchmark of South African body goals, she always manages to accentuate her natural curves in everything she wears.
Popular in the late 50s was the song “Accentuate the positive” sung by Perry Como and Bing Crosby (for those who remember).
She added a black feather boa to accentuate the outfit.
So, assuming for a moment quantum dreams do become a reality: is it responsible to accentuate the positive, as Kaku does?
Such trailblazing moves accentuate the merit of sustained investments in Research & Development (R&D), even during economic adversities.
Sure, I and many fans would like to see more great new attractions at each park, but they should be designed to accentuate a difference experience in each.
There are awkward gaps between the various conversations that add nothing to the promo as a whole and only accentuate the awkwardness of the proceedings.
To further accentuate the connection to the original character, the artist has also incorporated a headgear with pointy ear tips, a distinctive feature of Pichu.
True to her style, Mackay slathers on vibrant colors and cool, textured camera angles to accentuate the story and its characters.
We need, to borrow an old phrase, to accentuate the positive among our diverse cultures, and shine a light on how Jews, and anyone confronting persecution, live rather than how they suffer.
Whether it’s showcasing intricate designs, intricate textures, or unique features, image editing tools can accentuate these aspects.
Would it kill these companies to hire in a wetsuit designer that helps accentuate a woman’s figure?
You can accentuate your upper body with statement necklaces and scarves.
Common combinations with accentuate
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: