accentuated

[ak-sen-choo-ey-tid] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪ tɪd /

VERB

focus attention on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize highlight point up underline underscore

STRONG

accent feature spotlight stress

WEAK

bring attention to call attention to draw attention to give prominence to

Antonyms

WEAK

divert attention from mask

Example Sentences

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But those victories, like the shutdown fight, have accentuated strategic tensions between the pragmatic and progressive, or left-wing, factions of the party.

From BBC

Their jackalling threat would only be accentuated in the wide, open spaces.

From BBC

When I was writing, I accentuated the positive with the harmonies, giving that warm feeling, and the subject matter being fun at times.

From Los Angeles Times

Like any live performance, the director guides and informs the actors, suggesting pauses, accentuated deliveries, a focus on particular moments of the action.

From BBC

The fact one player has already complained of slight muscular soreness in recent days will have accentuated Glasner's concerns.

From BBC