Herausstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herausstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn out", "emerge" or "become apparent".

Essential properties of "herausstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: herausstellen
Simple past: stellte heraus
Participle: herausgestellt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "herausstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To discover or reveal"

Definition: "To discover or reveal something that was not previously known or evident."
Translation(s): turn out, emerge, become apparent, reveal, discover, prove
Synonym(s): Aufdecken, Enthüllen, Offenbaren
Related word(s): Entdecken, Feststellen, Ermitteln

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Untersuchung stellte heraus, dass der Verdächtige unschuldig war.The investigation revealed that the suspect was innocent.
Es stellte sich heraus, dass die Informationen falsch waren.It turned out that the information was wrong.
Der Bericht stellt heraus, wie wichtig Bildung für die Entwicklung eines Landes ist.The report reveals how important education is for a country's development.

2.) "To emphasize or highlight"

Definition: "To emphasize or highlight something to give it importance."
Translation(s): emphasize, highlight, stress, underscore, point out
Synonym(s): betonen, unterstreichen, hervorheben
Antonym(s): übersehen
Related word(s): akzentuieren, pointieren

📝 Some usage examples:

In seiner Rede stellte der Politiker die Bedeutung des Klimaschutzes heraus.In his speech, the politician emphasized the importance of climate protection.
Der Autor stellt in seinem Buch die Rolle der Frauen in der Geschichte heraus.The author highlights the role of women in history in his book.
Die Präsentation stellte die Vorteile des neuen Produkts heraus.The presentation highlighted the advantages of the new product.

3.) "To take out or extract"

Definition: "To take out or extract something from a place or container."
Translation(s): put out, take out, place outside, extract
Synonym(s): herausnehmen, herausholen
Antonym(s): hineinlegen
Related word(s): entfernen, entnehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte stellen Sie die Möbel heraus, bevor wir mit der Renovierung beginnen.Please put the furniture out before we start with the renovation.
Er stellte den Müll heraus, damit er abgeholt werden konnte.He put out the trash so it could be collected.
Die Kinder stellten ihre Schuhe heraus, in der Hoffnung, dass der Nikolaus sie füllen würde.The children put out their shoes, hoping that Santa Claus would fill them.

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