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Accentuate

/æˈksɛntʃueɪt/
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(verb) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.

Make-up can accentuate your cheekbones.
Carmela's high cheekbones accentuate her facial structure, enhancing her natural beauty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bright lighting was designed to ____ the beauty of the paintings.

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