accentuate
/ækˈsɛntʃueɪt/
ac · cen · tu · ate
æk · ˈsɛn · tʃu · eɪt
English Definition
v. emphasize highlight stress
Significado en Español
acentuar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhấn mạnh, làm nổi bật
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Example Sentence
The dress was designed to accentuate her curves.
这件衣服旨在突出她的曲线。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
accent (stress/emphasis) + uate → emphasize, highlight.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as “accentuate”:
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A
diminish
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B
highlight
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C
ignore
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D
neglect
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B — highlight.
“accentuate” means v. emphasize highlight stress
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The bright yellow scarf helped ______ the deep color of her eyes.
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A
hide
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B
dull
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C
accentuate
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D
conceal
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C — accentuate.
“accentuate” means v. emphasize highlight stress
Common questions about “accentuate”
What does “accentuate” mean?
accentuate — v. emphasize highlight stress. In Chinese: 强调，突出.
How do you pronounce “accentuate”?
accentuate is pronounced /ækˈsɛntʃueɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ac · cen · tu · ate.
How do you use “accentuate” in a sentence?
The dress was designed to accentuate her curves. (这件衣服旨在突出她的曲线。)
What are synonyms for “accentuate”?
emphasize, highlight — all close in meaning to accentuate (v. emphasize highlight stress).
Is “accentuate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. accentuate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “accentuate”?
accent (stress/emphasis) + uate → emphasize, highlight.
