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Highlighted Highlight ˈhaɪlaɪt Verb Report Importance Exercise Maintain

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WordType (verb)
Phonetic /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
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  • the report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body.
  • students highlighted the need for better communication between staff.
  • to highlight the major problems/issues
  • this study highlights the fact that couples are keen to assist others.
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(verb)/ˈhaɪlaɪt/ /ˈhaɪlaɪt/

    Verb Forms

  1. to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
    • The report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body.
    • Students highlighted the need for better communication between staff.
    • to highlight the major problems/issues
    • This study highlights the fact that couples are keen to assist others.

    Extra Examples

    • The incident has sadly only served to highlight the differences within the party.
    • He highlighted the case of Harry Farr, 25, who was executed for cowardice in 1916.
    • The earthquake highlighted the vulnerability of elevated highways.
    • The needs of these children were dramatically highlighted by the Child Poverty Action Group.
    • The peace talks merely highlighted the great gulf in understanding between the two sides.
    • These figures clearly highlight the difference in world living standards.
  2. to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see
    • I've highlighted the important passages in yellow.
    • Highlight the section that you want to delete.
  3. to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest by using a chemical substance on them
    • I’m having my hair highlighted.
    • The shampoo is ideal for permed or highlighted hair.
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