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punctuate vs accent

accent vs punctuate

punctuate is not a noun while accent is a noun.

punctuate and accent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punctuate No No Yes No
accent Yes No Yes No
As verbs, punctuate and accent are synonyms defined as:
  • punctuate and accent: to stress, single out as important
Other synonyms of punctuate include accentuate, emphasise, emphasize, stress.
punctuate (noun) accent (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
punctuate (verb) accent (verb)
insert punctuation marks into put stress on; utter with an accent
interrupt periodically to stress, single out as important
to stress, single out as important
Difference between punctuate and accent

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