2highlight verb
highlights; highlight·ed; highlight·ing [+ 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.
▪ 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.
▪ 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.
