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Rule "accentuate"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: accentuate
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Replace with <suggestion>stress</suggestion> or <suggestion>emphasize</suggestion>.
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The harsh light accentuated the ruggedness of the landscape.
    Correction suggestion: stress, emphasize
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The harsh light emphasized the ruggedness of the landscape.
ID: ACCENTUATE [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-09 22:33:08 +0100)