foreground

Universal Words noun, verb noun (the foreground) 1 [C,usually sing.] the part of a view, picture, etc. that is nearest to you when you look at it: The figure in the foreground is the artist's mother. 2 [sing.] an important position that is noticed by people: Inflation and interest rates will be very much in the foreground of their election campaign. compareBACKGROUND verb [VN] (written) to give particular importance to sth: The play foregrounds the relationship between father and daughter.