1. past tense of highlight; to mark or color (text or an area) with a bright marker or digital tool to draw attention to it
2. past tense of highlight; to make something stand out or be especially noticeable or important

1. marked or colored with a bright marker or digital tool; made to stand out visually

Examples

• She highlighted the important dates in yellow on the calendar.
• The report highlighted several key problems that need to be addressed.
• The teacher highlighted the main ideas in the textbook chapter.
• His achievements were highlighted in the school newsletter.
• The highlighted text made it easier to find the definitions in the study guide.
• The presentation highlighted the company's growth over the past year.