1. to make something more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize

Examples

• The bright lighting accentuated the flaws in the painting.
• Her dark eyeliner accentuated her blue eyes.
• The teacher used bold text to accentuate the important points.
• The scandal accentuated the need for better oversight.
• The architect used columns to accentuate the building’s height.
• His accent accentuated his foreign origins.
• The dress accentuated her figure beautifully.