accentuate accentuate /ækˈsɛnʧuˌeɪt/

verb

1. () To stress, single out as important  ( accent , emphasise , punctuate , accentuate , emphasize , stress )
   to stress, single out as important
    Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
   Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
   
2. Put stress on; utter with an accent  ( accent , accentuate , stress )
   put stress on; utter with an accent
    In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word
   In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word