How to say 衬托 in English? The dictionary says is 'set off' or 'serve as a foil'.

But what I mean is the 写作手法 '衬托'， is there such word in English?

Thank you!
衬= to match; to complement
托= to lift; to support
衬托:(v) to complement and enhance ;(n) a complemental contrast
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set off
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20off
show up by contrast