highlight — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

highlight (/ˈhaɪlaɪt/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /ˈhaɪlaɪt/

Meaning

Meaning: draw attention to

To draw attention to something so that people notice it more easily.

Examples

🗣 The report uses bright colours to highlight the most important results for readers.

Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from ‘high’ and ‘light’, originally about painting.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for marking text and for stressing important information.

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Tags: communication, visual

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