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