heraus|stellen
Translation
to turn out, to prove to be, to put out, to highlight
Examples
Es scheint sich als Fehler herauszustellen.
It seems to be turning out to be a mistake.
Es ist wichtig, die Vorteile herauszustellen.
It is important to highlight the advantages.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((als sth./adj.)) herausstellen to turn out to be sth./adj. It turned out to be true.
((sth.)) herausstellen to highlight sth. He highlighted the importance of the project.
Similar Words
(turn out) sich erweisen, sich zeigen; (highlight) betonen, hervorheben
Etymology
Composed of 'heraus' (out) and 'stellen' (to put, place). Literally 'to place out'.
Memory Tips
For 'to turn out', imagine a truth being 'placed out' (herausstellen) in the open for all to see.