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If someone or something h_________ a point or problem, they emphasize it or make you think about it.If someone or something highlights a point or problem, they emphasize it or make you think about it.
...a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless.
Once again, the 'Free Press' prefers not to highlight these facts.
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
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verb
If someone or something highlights a point or problem, they emphasize it or make you think about it.
...a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless.
Once again, the 'Free Press' prefers not to highlight these facts.
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
To highlight a piece of text means to mark it in a different colour, either with a special type of pen or on a computer screen .
Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.
...the relevant maps with the route highlighted in yellow.
noun
The highlights of an event, activity, or period of time are the most interesting or exciting parts of it.
...a match that is likely to prove one of the highlights of the tournament.
The highlight of my day used to be cooking Meg a meal when she came in from work.
I don't want to watch the game now. I'll just wait till the highlights come on later tonight.
Highlights in a person's hair are narrow lighter areas made by dyeing or sunlight .
inflections highlightshighlightinghighlighted
cefr-level B1

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