highlight
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/
Noun
highlightSingular
highlightsPlural
1
The most outstanding, memorable, or important part of something
The highlight of the trip was visiting the ancient temple.
2
A bright or light-colored area in a painting, photograph, or hairstyle
The artist added highlights to the painting to create depth and contrast.
3
A section of text marked with a bright color to draw attention to it
I made highlights in my textbook to mark the important points.
Verb
highlightInfinitive
highlightPresent tense
highlightedPast tense
highlightedPast participle
highlightingPresent participle
highlightsThird-person singular
1
To emphasize or draw attention to something important
The report highlights the need for better safety measures.
2
To mark text with a bright color to make it stand out
I highlighted the important parts of the textbook in yellow.
3
To create light-colored streaks in hair
She decided to highlight her hair for the summer.