accentuate

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a particular feature, quality, or aspect of something more noticeable or prominent.

  - "The teacher accentuated the importance of studying for the exam."
  - "The director accentuated the actor's performance by using dramatic lighting."

• Verb

  To emphasize or stress, especially by repeating.

  - "He accentuated his point by repeating it several times."
  - "The preacher accentuated his sermon with passionate gestures."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ækˈsen.tʃuˌeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

accent , betone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accentuate
reminisce , applaud , audacious , encroach , advance , enhance

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Variants

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accentuate , accentuated , accentuates , accentuating , accentuation , accentuations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'accendere', meaning 'to raise up, to heighten'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'accentuate' is often used in the field of optics to describe the process of making certain features of an image more noticeable or prominent.

2. In chemistry, the term 'accentuate' is used to describe the process of increasing the concentration of a particular substance in a solution.

3. The word 'accentuate' is also used in the field of education to describe the process of making certain concepts or ideas more clear and understandable to students.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emphasize: Similar to accentuate, but often used to refer to the act of making something more important or noticeable through words or actions, rather than through sound or visuals.

2. Highlight: Similar to accentuate, but often used to refer to the act of making a particular feature or aspect of something more noticeable or prominent, usually through contrast or emphasis.

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Culture

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Accentuate has been used extensively in literature and art to emphasize important themes and ideas. In music, it is often used to describe the process of adding instruments or effects to a piece to make certain elements stand out.

How to Memorize "accentuate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of adding emphasis or importance to something. Imagine yourself emphasizing a point or making a particular feature more noticeable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accentuate' with the idea of making something more noticeable or prominent. Think of examples of times when you have accentuated something in your own life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'accentuate'. For example, you could remember it as 'add emphasis to' or 'make it stand out'.

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