Emphasise and Tone

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Emphasise verb - To stress, single out as important.

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Tone and emphasise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tone" instead a verb "Emphasise".

Tone verb - Vary the pitch of one's speech.

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Emphasise and tone are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Emphasise" instead a verb "Tone".

Nearby Words: toneless, toned, toning, tonal

The later costume was supposed to emphasise the slightly 'darker' tone of the episodes.

Source: Limited Wardrobe / Live-Action TV

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