highlight

[ hahy-lahyt ]
/ ˈhaɪˌlaɪt /
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verb (used with object), high·light·ed, high·light·ing.

to emphasize or make prominent.
to create highlights in (a photograph or engraving).

noun

Also high light. an important, conspicuous, memorable, or enjoyable event, scene, part, or the like: the highlight of his talk; the highlight of the concert series.
the area of most intense light on a represented form, as in a painting or photograph.

Origin of highlight

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; high + light1

OTHER WORDS FROM highlight

high·light·er, noun

Words nearby highlight

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Words related to highlighted

displayed, advertised, ignite, shine, brighten, kindle, reveal, discover, highlight, emphasize, underscore, underline, publicize, accentuate, illuminate, stress, indicate, mark, expose, publish

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British Dictionary definitions for highlighted

highlight
/ (ˈhaɪˌlaɪt) /

noun

an area of the lightest tone in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc
the most exciting or memorable part of an event or period of time
(often plural) a bleached blond streak in the hair

verb (tr)