| query | If something s_________ a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it.If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it. The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy. ...a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. |
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| word | spotlight |
| full-definition | noun A spotlight is a powerful light, for example in a theatre, which can be directed so that it lights up a small area. verb If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it. The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy. ...a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. |
| inflections | spotlightsspotlightingspotlighted |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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