accentuate
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- v to stress, single out as important
- v put stress on; utter with an accent
- He does this by reproducing the artwork on large, full color pages that accentuate the original source rather than try to smooth it out.
- A successful visit will require that both sides accentuate the positive and avoid generating an expectation of breakthroughs on points of tension.
- The full-bodied Italian red, it explains, will accentuate the heat of the dish rather than tone it down.