accent >> /ˈækˌsɛnt/
Definition: [transitive verb] Emphasize (a particular feature)
Example: fabrics that accent the background colors in the room
Definition: [noun] A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.
Example: a strong German accent
Definition: [noun] A distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch.
Example: the accent falls on the middle syllable
Definition: [noun] A special or particular emphasis.
Example: the accent is on participation