Definition: direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
Usage: This dress accentuates your nice figure!; I set off these words by brackets
Similar words: punctuate, accent, accentuate, stress, emphasise, emphasize
Definition: to stress, single out as important
Usage: Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
Synonyms: unwrap, expose, give away, reveal, let on, let out, break, bring out, disclose, discover, divulge
Definition: make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Usage: The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold; The actress won't reveal how old she is; bring out the truth; he broke the news to her; unwrap the evidence in the murder case
Synonyms: release, publish, put out, bring out, issue
Definition: prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
Usage: publish a magazine or newspaper
Similar words: publicise, publicize, air, bare
Definition: make public
Usage: She aired her opinions on welfare
Synonyms: bring out, introduce
Definition: bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
Similar words: introduce, present, acquaint
Definition: cause to come to know personally
Usage: permit me to acquaint you with my son; introduce the new neighbors to the community
Definition: take out of a container or enclosed space
Usage: Get out your best dress--we are going to a party!
Definition: bring out of a specific state
Similar words: let go, let go of, release, relinquish
Definition: release, as from one's grip
Usage: Let go of the door handle, please!; relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
Synonyms: bring out
Definition: encourage to be less reserved
Usage: The teacher tried to bring out the shy boy
Similar words: encourage
Definition: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
Synonyms: reveal, uncover, bring out, unveil
Definition: make visible
Usage: Summer brings out bright clothes; He brings out the best in her
Similar words: show
Definition: make visible or noticeable
Usage: She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please