Academic / B1

HYL-yt/ˈhaɪlaɪt/

To highlight is to emphasise something so that people notice it: highlight a problem; highlight the need for; the report highlighted several risks. Emphasise / stress are close; underline is more literal (draw a line) or slightly informal. As a noun: the highlight of the trip (the best part). A highlighter is the yellow pen. Do not write “highlight on the problem” — use highlight + noun.

Meaning

To emphasise something so that people notice it.

Examples

• “The report highlighted the need for more teachers.”
• “The documentary highlighted several risks to wildlife.”
• “She highlighted the key dates in yellow.”

Good to know

highlight a problem / the need for. Noun: the highlight of. Pen: highlighter. Close verbs: emphasise / stress.

Near in meaning

emphasise

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