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 depth of the black color calls for an inevitable opportunity to detect imperfections, as its sheen actually accentuates flyaways or fractured strands more under light. —Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026

The problem is that there might be historically few at-large berths available to mid-major conferences as the preposterous sums of money coursing through the sport accentuates the divide between the haves and have-nots. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026

Matthew Patrick Davis accentuates with a wink the callowness of Joseph II, an emperor who perhaps sees in Mozart a reflection of his own stunted nature. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Valentine’s Day often only accentuates these feelings. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026

The case, integrated bracelet, hands, and hour markers are all crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, which further accentuates the gorgeous green hue. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026

Beginning both of those sentences with qualifiers only accentuates how awkward the scene will be next week as Houston’s entire team gathers. —Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

The New Balance Abzorb 2000 was just released in a new Metallic Silver/Faded Black colorway which accentuates its futuristic design. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026

The result is a paint job that interacts with light in a way standard flat or metallic paints cannot, creating a three-dimensional effect that accentuates the car’s volume. —Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026