To highlight
Example: He highlights important points during the presentation
Definition
"To highlight" means to emphasize or make something stand out as important, often by drawing attention to it visually or verbally. For example, "He highlights important points during the presentation" means he points out key information to ensure it is noticed.
Etymology
The phrase "to highlight" originates from the word "highlight," which combines "high" (meaning prominent or important) and "light" (meaning illumination). It first appeared in the 19th century referring to the brightest parts of a picture or text. Did you know? The term was adapted metaphorically to mean emphasizing any important detail.
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"To highlight" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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