Accentuating Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 18th century (in the sense ‘pronounce with accent or stress’): from medieval Latin accentuat- ‘accented’, from the verb accentuare, from Latin accentus ‘tone’ (see accent)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

make more noticeable or prominent

Short Definition:

make more noticeable or prominent

Examples:

• his jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch