highlight
verb OPAL W
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they highlight | /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ |
| he / she / it highlights | /ˈhaɪlaɪts/ /ˈhaɪlaɪts/ |
| past simple highlighted | /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd/ /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd/ |
| past participle highlighted | /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd/ /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd/ |
| -ing form highlighting | /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪlaɪtɪŋ/ |
- highlight something to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
- The report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body.
- Students highlighted the need for better communication between staff.
- to highlight the major problems/issues
- This study highlights the fact that couples are keen to assist others.
Language Bank emphasisemphasisHighlighting an important point- This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
- Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.
- It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
- It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
- Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
- I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
- Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
- Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.
Extra Examples- The incident has sadly only served to highlight the differences within the party.
- He highlighted the case of Harry Farr, 25, who was executed for cowardice in 1916.
- The earthquake highlighted the vulnerability of elevated highways.
- The needs of these children were dramatically highlighted by the Child Poverty Action Group.
- The peace talks merely highlighted the great gulf in understanding between the two sides.
- These figures clearly highlight the difference in world living standards.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- clearly
- dramatically
- graphically
- …
- serve to
- highlight something to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see
- I've highlighted the important passages in yellow.
- Highlight the section that you want to delete.
- highlight something to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest by using a chemical substance on them
- I’m having my hair highlighted.
- The shampoo is ideal for permed or highlighted hair.