Accenting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈak-ˌsent/ ac·cent

Meaning & Definition of Accenting

Accenting (verb)

  1. to give special attention or prominence to (something), to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinct
  2. to pronounce (part of a word) with greater stress or force, stress
  3. to mark with a written or printed accent

Accenting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history"

    similar: accentuating, emphasizing, featuring, foregrounding, highlighting, illuminating, playing up, pointing (up), pressing, punctuating, stressing, bearing down on, making much of
    related: focusing, identifying, pinpointing, spotlighting, advertising, boosting, plugging, promoting, publicizing, overplaying
    opposite: de-emphasizing, playing down
    near: toning (down), underemphasizing, understating, belittling, discounting, disparaging, minimizing

Related Entry: Accent (verb)

Accent is a different word from Accenting. The synonyms below are for accent, not for accenting.

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history"

    similar: accentuate, emphasize, feature, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress, bear down on, make much of
    related: focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, overplay
    opposite: de-emphasize, play down
    near: tone (down), underemphasize, understate, belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accenting

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accenting:

accentuating, emphasizing, featuring, foregrounding, highlighting, illuminating, playing up, pointing (up), pressing, punctuating, stressing, bearing down on, making much of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accenting

Words with the opposite meaning of Accenting:

de-emphasizing, playing down

Related Words for Accenting

focusing, identifying, pinpointing, spotlighting, advertising, boosting, plugging, promoting, publicizing, overplaying

Near Antonyms of Accenting

toning (down), underemphasizing, understating, belittling, discounting, disparaging, minimizing

Word Forms of Accenting

Inflections: accented, accents

Origin & Etymology of Accenting

borrowed from Middle French accenter "to pronounce with greater stress," in part derivative of accent accent:1, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin accentāre, variant of accentuāre accentuate

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Accenting

What does "Accenting" mean?

"Accenting" means to give special attention or prominence to (something), to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinct. As a verb, it is defined as: to give special attention or prominence to (something), to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinct.

What is another word for "Accenting"?

Other words for "Accenting" include accentuating, emphasizing, featuring, foregrounding, highlighting, illuminating, playing up and pointing (up). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accenting" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accenting"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accenting". Common alternatives include accentuating, emphasizing, featuring, foregrounding, highlighting, illuminating, playing up, pointing (up), pressing and punctuating.

What is the opposite of "Accenting"?

Antonyms of "Accenting" include de-emphasizing and playing down. Near antonyms include toning (down), underemphasizing, understating and belittling.

How do you use "Accenting" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accenting" in a sentence: "the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history".

Is "Accenting" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accenting" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Accenting"?

"Accenting" is pronounced /ˈak-ˌsent/ and divided into syllables as ac·cent.

What is the origin of the word "Accenting"?

"Accenting" comes from borrowed from Middle French accenter "to pronounce with greater stress," in part derivative of accent accent:1, in part borrowed from Medieval Latin accentāre, variant of accentuāre accentuate. First known use: 14th century.