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accent vs punctuate

punctuate vs accent

accent is a noun but punctuate is not a noun.

accent and punctuate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accent Yes No Yes No
punctuate No No Yes No
As verbs, accent and punctuate are synonyms defined as:
  • accent and punctuate: to stress, single out as important
Other synonyms of accent include accentuate, emphasise, emphasize, stress.
accent (noun) punctuate (noun)
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
distinctive manner of oral expression
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
special importance or significance
accent (verb) punctuate (verb)
put stress on; utter with an accent insert punctuation marks into
to stress, single out as important interrupt periodically
to stress, single out as important
Difference between accent and punctuate

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