2 highlight
Function:
verbInflected forms:
highlights; highlight·ed; highlight·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 a : to make or try to make people notice or be aware of (someone or something) : to direct attention to (someone or something) ▪ Unfortunately, the media insisted upon highlighting his troubled past. ▪ The speech highlighted [=emphasized] the importance of improving education in rural communities. b : to be a very interesting, exciting, or important part of (something) ▪ Our trip was highlighted by a great jazz concert we attended.
2 : to mark (something, such as text) with a bright color ▪ The students highlighted important vocabulary words in their textbooks. ▪ Important names and dates in each chapter are highlighted. ▪ (computers) Use your mouse to highlight the text that you want to revise.
2 : to mark (something, such as text) with a bright color ▪ The students highlighted important vocabulary words in their textbooks. ▪ Important names and dates in each chapter are highlighted. ▪ (computers) Use your mouse to highlight the text that you want to revise.