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Discover LudwigThe phrase "to accent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to emphasizing or highlighting a particular aspect or feature of something.
Example: "In her presentation, she aimed to accent the importance of teamwork in achieving success."
Alternatives: "to emphasize" or "to highlight".
Dictionary
to accent
noun
A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
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To accent a movement or pass through it?
Still, American officials sought to accent the positive.
Decorators may also make specific selections to accent clients' decor.
The men were in a variety of poses to accent their powerful physiques.
How to accent the melody here without slowing the insane tempo?
"I wanted to have a white box and to accent it with art.
Coloured glass beads were also introduced to accent the floral and scenic patterns.
What features would you like to accent and which would you like to hide?
But to me it means selectively choosing to accent certain features or movements or body language.
As for the group of paintings chosen to accent the furniture, it's a mixed bag.
To accent the drones, she wavered her pitch here and there.
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