1. distinctive ways of pronouncing words, especially those associated with particular regions or countries
2. marks or symbols placed above letters to indicate pronunciation or stress
3. special emphasis or stress given to something

1. emphasizes or gives prominence to something

Examples

• She speaks English with a strong French accent.
• The word café has an accent mark over the e.
• His British accent made him popular with American audiences.
• The designer accents the room’s best features with strategic lighting.
• Different regional accents can be heard throughout the country.
• Make sure to include the proper accents when writing in Spanish.
• The red pillows accent the neutral color scheme beautifully.