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Common collocations with highlight in American Collocation

highlight verb transitive

US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

well

clearly
dramatically
effectively
explicitly
helpfully
interestingly
perfectly
starkly

Our results clearly highlight the need for phonics instruction for children in their first two years at school.

repeatedly

consistently
continually
repeatedly

A shortage of medical consultant staff was highlighted repeatedly.

particularly

particularly
specifically

The effect of poverty on their social involvement was an area particularly highlighted by children.

importance or need

importance
need

He highlighted the importance of sharing our research findings with others.

fact or problem

area
aspect
danger
difficulty
fact
issue
pitfall
plight
problem

I think you’ve highlighted a critical issue.

We have been working with many other European Zoos to highlight the plight of these beautiful animals.

difference

difference

This highlights an interesting cultural difference between the US and the UK.

bad qualities

deficiencies
failings
flaws
inadequacies
inconsistencies
lack
shortcomings
weaknesses

Don’t highlight your inadequacies.

The report highlighted the lack of progress that had been made in most areas.

good qualities

achievements
benefits

Highlight the health benefits of living in a home which is not too hot and not too cold.