tmn111  +  726828 Tue, 12 May 09 03:14 PM Can I use the word "accentuate" in the meaning of "emphasize"? For example: "As I accentuated a few times before, this is only my opinion." tmn111 Joined on Tue, Mar 3 2009 Full Member 153

	Clive  +  726852 Tue, 12 May 09 03:39 PM Hi, The word 'emphasize' is much, much more common.   Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 31,607 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo

	AlpheccaStars  +  726875 Tue, 12 May 09 04:00 PM No, not really. Emphasize is more general. Accentuate is commonly used in art and beauty contexts  - meaning enhance, to make something more beautiful, draw one's attention to something. She wears lipstick liner to accentuate the shape of her lips. The bright throw pillows accentuated the brown sofa. In your application, it is best to accentuate your positive characteristics. The spices, used in small measure, will accentuate the subtle taste of the dish. AlpheccaStars Joined on Sun, Oct 12 2008 Senior Member 3,508 The pen is mightier than the sword. Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)