Words For Emphasizing

verb to emphasize or make more noticeable

• The use of proper lighting can accentuate the architecture of the building.
• Wearing a belt can accentuate your waist and give you a more defined shape.
• Adding a pop of color to your outfit can really accentuate your style.
• The artist used contrasting colors to accentuate the emotions in the painting.

verb To represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is; overstate

• It is important not to exaggerate the results of the study.
• Don't exaggerate how much fun we had at the party.
• Stop exaggerating, no one believes your stories.
• Her laughter could only be described as an exaggeration of joy.