noun

A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.

a strong German accent

pronunciation,intonation,enunciation,elocution,articulation,inflection,tone,modulation,cadence,timbre,utterance,manner of speaking,speech pattern,speech,diction,delivery

transitive verb

Emphasize (a particular feature)

fabrics that accent the background colors in the room

focus attention on,bring attention to,call attention to,draw attention to,point up,underline,underscore,accentuate,highlight,spotlight,foreground,feature,give prominence to,make more prominent,make more noticeable,play up,bring to the fore,heighten,stress,weight,emphasize,lay emphasis on,put emphasis on