German word

herausstellen

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌʃtɛlən/

Meaning

  • verbhighlight

Example

Die Studie stellt die Vorteile heraus.

The study highlights the benefits.

Illustration for herausstellen (highlight)

More examples

Der Kritiker stellte in der Rezension die Schwächen des Films heraus.

The critic highlighted the film's weaknesses in the review.

Core concept

A selected detail is pulled forward so that it stands clearly before everything surrounding it.

Common phrases

  • ein Argument herausstellen

    highlight an argument

  • ethische Aspekte herausstellen

    highlight ethical aspects

  • den Fokus herausstellen

    highlight the focus

Similar words

betonen: Emphasizes how important or powerful something is.
hervorheben: Makes a particular part stand out and attract attention.
unterstreichen: Emphasizes a point to give it greater force or importance.
aufzeigen: Shows facts or examples that clarify a situation.

Definition in German

etwas sichtbar oder deutlich machen, indem man bestimmte Aspekte betont.

Word origin

German herausstellen is formed from heraus, 'out', and stellen, 'put' or 'place', with the literal idea of placing something outward extended to emphasizing it.

Usage tips

  • The transitive use means 'highlight', while the reflexive phrase 'sich herausstellen' means 'turn out' or 'emerge', so the object pattern changes the meaning.

Other meanings

  • displayverb

Opposites

Related words

  • herausgestellthighlightedadjective

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