1. (v. t.) To pronounce with an accent or with accents.

2. (v. t.) To bring out distinctly; to make prominent; to emphasize.

3. (v. t.) To mark with the written accent.

accent belabor dwell on emphasize give emphasis to harp on highlight italicize overaccentuate overemphasize overstress place emphasis on point up punctuate rub in spotlight star stress underline underscore