Betone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Betone is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To endow with a tone; give a special tone to; place stress upon; accentuate; emphasise.
Meaning
(transitive, archaic) To endow with a tone; give a special tone to; place stress upon; accentuate; emphasise.
Example Sentences
The position, moreover, of the verb […] shows that it is to be betoned while we read and interpret; […]
Word Forms
- betones
- betoning
- betoned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tone, accentuate, accent, emphasize, intone, emphasise.
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