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What does accentuate mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word accentuate? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.
  2. (transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
  3. (transitive) To mark with a written accent.
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To accentuate water as the essence of life, several synchronised swimmers perform a calming and mystical aquatic ballet.
He also uplit the upper facades of the building to accentuate the tower's verticality.
So grain elevator operators should welcome a test that uses a dilute sodium hydroxide solution to accentuate color differences of wheat seeds.
In an attempt to look enthusiastic, he smiled, but only managed to accentuate his lined face with its moonscape of pockmarks.
Black suede mats will always be popular, and small touches like double mats and fillets go a long way to accentuate a diploma.
The dress hugged my body, but not to the point where it was skin tight, and the skirt flared out just slightly to accentuate my hips.

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