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1highlight
noun high·light \ˈhī-ˌlīt\
: something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important : the best part of something
: a light spot or area
Full Definition of HIGHLIGHT
1
: the lightest spot or area (as in a painting) : any of several spots in a modeled drawing or painting that receives the greatest amount of illumination
2
: something (as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
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First Known Use of HIGHLIGHT
circa 1889
Rhymes with HIGHLIGHT
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2highlight
verb
: to make or try to make people notice or be aware of (someone or something) : to direct attention to (someone or something)
: to be a very interesting, exciting, or important part of (something)
: to mark (something, such as text) with a bright color
highlight·edhighlight·ing
Full Definition of HIGHLIGHT
transitive verb
1
: to throw a strong light on
2
a : to center attention on b : to constitute a highlight of
3
a : to mark (text) with a highlighter b : to cause (as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on a computer screen
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First Known Use of HIGHLIGHT
1927
Related to HIGHLIGHT
- Synonyms
- accent, accentuate, feature, foreground, emphasize, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress
- Antonyms
- de-emphasize, play down
HIGHLIGHT Defined for Kids
1highlight
noun high·light \ˈhī-ˌlīt\
Definition of HIGHLIGHT for Kids
: a very interesting event or detail <He mentioned the highlights of his trip.>
2highlight
verb
high·light·edhigh·light·ing
Definition of HIGHLIGHT for Kids
1
: emphasize <The speech highlighted the problems we face.>
2
: to be an interesting event or detail <Dinner highlighted the evening.>
3
: to mark with a highlighter <Highlight your spelling words.>
4
: to cause (something on a computer screen) to be displayed in a way that stands out
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