Synonyms of accentuates

accentuates

verb

present tense third-person singular of accentuate

1

as in emphasizes

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizes
• highlights
• stresses
• features
• punctuates
• identifies
• foregrounds
• illuminates
• accents
• points (up)
• focuses
• promotes
• plays up
• presses
• pinpoints
• bears down on
• spotlights
• advertises
• makes much of
• boosts
• publicizes
• plugs
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• understates
• minimizes
• plays down
• de-emphasizes
• underemphasizes
• disparages
• belittles
• discounts

2

as in enhances

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enhances
• intensifies
• heightens
• deepens
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• amplifies
• magnifies
• emphasizes
• boosts
• sharpens
• broadens
• redoubles
• expands
• steps up
• augments
• extends
• lengthens
• amps (up)
• maximizes
• enforces
• accelerates
• enlarges
• beefs (up)
• stresses
• hastens
• exacerbates
• quickens
• points (up)
• enlivens
• aggravates
• supplements
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• moderates
• weakens
• tones (down)
• lessens
• abates
• subdues
• recedes
• subsides
• wanes
• alleviates
• tapers (off)
• lightens
• eases
• lets up (on)
• dwindles

3

as in reinforces

to make more apparent

unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizes
• reinforces
• enhances
• underlines
• underscores
• deepens
• stresses
• brings out
• amplifies
• strengthens
• italicizes
• maximizes
• heightens
• augments
• enlarges
• magnifies
• supplements
• enlivens
• boosts
• beefs (up)
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• minimizes
• de-emphasizes
• diminishes
• tones (down)
• understates
• weakens
• lessens
• subdues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accentuates

The simplicity, the beauty that enhances your own features and accentuates what is naturally you. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options. — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Its skinny belt accentuates the waist, tying the dress back in a silhouette-enhancing wrap style. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 July 2026

But this is what the All-Star Game not only allows but accentuates — the opportunity to talk about the individual. — Sam McDowell 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

The common thread between these two looks is the triangle halter neckline, with straps that meet at the neck and accentuates the shoulders. — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Attraction Of Two Distinct Towns Both Munich and Dresden carry their own attraction for startups, whilst their proximity and connectivity accentuates it. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The Ultraworld not only accentuates the effects of technology but also enables traditional systems. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

This trendy cut perfectly frames her makeup, featuring a depth-creating black line that accentuates her eyes. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026