verb

highlight

to emphasize, to make prominent, to mark with a highlighter

Please highlight the key points in the report.

Please highlight the key points in the report.

The report highlights the need for more funding.

The report highlights the need for more funding.

((sth.)) to emphasize (sth.) The report highlights the need for more funding.

Synonyms: emphasize, stress, underline

From 'high' (important) and 'light' (to illuminate). Literally, to shine a light on something important.

Imagine using a bright yellow highlighter pen to make text stand out.

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