highlight
gb/hˈaɪlˌaɪt/ us/hˈaɪlˌaɪt/
A2
English
~ 2900
kiemel, hangsúlyoz, fénypont, csúcspont, fényfolt, csúcsfény, fénycsillanás
VERB
B1
1
kiemel
B1
hangsúlyoz
B2
Usage pattern:
to highlight [something]
The report highlights the need for better safety measures.
A jelentés kiemeli, hogy jobb biztonsági intézkedésekre van szükség.
She highlighted the main points of her presentation.
Kiemelte az előadása főbb pontjait.
The guide highlighted the historical significance of the building.
The teacher highlighted common mistakes in the essays.
The news article highlights the challenges facing small businesses.
Learner examples
The teacher highlighted the new words.
A tanár külön kiemelte az új szavakat.
This book highlights the life of the artist.
Ez a könyv a művész életét állítja a középpontba.
The article highlights the problem of pollution.
My boss highlighted my good work.
The tour guide highlighted the old church.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'highlight' with 'underline' in a literal sense when speaking about ideas. 'Highlight' is broader and can be figurative.
Meaning
Emphasize or draw attention to
Collocations
highlight a point
|highlight a problem
|highlight the importance
|highlight a feature
|highlight differences
Synonyms
emphasize (More formal; focuses on giving special importance to something.)
|
underline (Often used figuratively to mean stressing a point.)
Antonyms
downplay (Means to make something seem less important.)
Themes
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show that something is important by making it stand out.
To emphasize or make something more noticeable or important.
NOUN
A2
2
The highlight of our vacation was visiting the Grand Canyon.
A nyaralásunk fénypontja a Grand Canyon meglátogatása volt.
Meeting the author was the highlight of my week.
A hetem fénypontja az volt, hogy találkoztam a szerzővel.
The concert's highlight was the final song.
The highlight of the game was the winning goal.
The award ceremony was the highlight of the festival.
Learner examples
The highlight of my day was lunch with friends.
A napom fénypontja az volt, hogy a barátaimmal ebédeltem.
The movie’s highlight was the last scene.
A film fénypontja az utolsó jelenet volt.
The highlight of the trip was the beach.
Seeing my family was the highlight of my year.
The highlight of the show was the music.
Meaning
Best or most exciting part
Collocations
the highlight of the trip
|season highlights
|career highlight
|highlight reel
Synonyms
high point (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable.)
|
peak (Can imply highest point in quality or achievement.)
Antonyms
low point (Refers to the worst or least enjoyable part.)
Themes
entertainment
|travel
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The best or most exciting part of something.
The best, most interesting, or most memorable part of an event or period of time.
VERB
A2
3
kiemel
B1
Usage pattern:
to highlight [text/word/phrase]
Please highlight all the key terms in your notes.
Kérlek, emeld ki az összes kulcsfogalmat a jegyzeteidben.
I highlighted the dates in yellow.
Sárgával kiemeltem a dátumokat.
He highlighted important sections of the contract.
Highlight any words you don't understand.
She highlighted her favorite quotes in the book.
Learner examples
I will highlight this word in red.
Ezt a szót pirossal fogom kiemelni.
Highlight the answer in your notebook.
Emeld ki a választ a füzetedben.
Please highlight the name on the list.
He highlighted the number with a pen.
Highlight this line so it is easy to find.
Meaning
Mark text with bright color
Collocations
highlight a sentence
|highlight keywords
|highlight a passage
Synonyms
mark (General term for making something noticeable; not necessarily with color.)
Antonyms
erase (To remove marks or highlighting from text.)
Themes
education
|office_work
|communication
|technology
Definition
To color important words so they are easy to see.
To mark words or areas in text with a bright color to draw attention to them.
NOUN
B2
4
The photographer adjusted the highlights to reduce glare.
A fotós állított a csúcsfényeken, hogy csökkentse a vakító csillogást.
Paint the highlights carefully to show where the sun hits.
Gondosan fesd meg a fényfoltokat, hogy látszódjon, hová süt a nap.
Her hair caught the highlights from the sun.
The artist added highlights to make the eyes sparkle.
Learner examples
I see highlights on her hair from the sun.
Fénycsillanásokat látok a haján a naptól.
There are bright highlights on the water.
Fényes csillanások látszanak a vízen.
The photo has many white highlights.
He painted yellow highlights on the fruit.
Meaning
Bright area on a surface
Collocations
bright highlights
|catch the highlights
|highlights and shadows
Synonyms
glint (Small flash of light, often on a shiny surface.)
Antonyms
shadow (Dark area where light is blocked.)
Themes
art
|photography
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Definition
A bright spot where light shines strongly on something.
A bright area on a surface where light is directly reflected, often in photography, painting, or design.
Grammar
Dictionary form
highlight
IPA
GB/hˈaɪlˌaɪt/
US/hˈaɪlˌaɪt/
Syllables & stress
high - light (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (high)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: highlight
- Plural: highlights
Verb
- Base: highlight
- 3rd Person Singular: highlights
- Present Participle: highlighting
- Past: highlighted
Word family
Forms
highlights
noun
highlighting
verb
highlighted
verb
Core family
highlighter
noun
Expressions
the highlight of [something]
1/ðə hˈaɪlˌaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Best part of something
The best or most exciting part of something.
Examples
- The highlight of our trip was seeing wild dolphins.
- The highlight of her career was winning an Olympic medal.
highlight reel
1/hˈaɪlˌaɪt ɹˈil/
fixed phrase
Video of best moments
A short video that shows only the best or most exciting parts of an event, game, or performance.
Examples
- They played his highlight reel before he received the award.
- The sports channel played a highlight reel of last night's match.
- The sports channel showed a highlight reel of yesterday's match.
- Social media often shows only a highlight reel of people's lives.
- The editor cut a highlight reel from hours of raw footage.