highlight

Universal Words verb, noun verb [VN] 1 to emphasize sth, especially so that people give it more attention: The report highlights the major problems facing society today. 2 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. 3 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. noun 1 the best, most interesting or most exciting part of sth: One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. * The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. * My dance class is the highlight of my week. 2 (highlights) [pl.] areas of hair that are lighter than the rest, usually because a chemical substance has been put on them: She's had blonde highlights put into her hair. 3 (highlights) [pl.] (technical) the light or bright part of a picture or photograph