Hervorheben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hervorheben" is used as verb with the meaning of "highlight", "emphasize" or "stress".

Essential properties of "hervorheben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hervorheben
  • Simple past: hob hervor
  • Participle: hervorgehoben

See full conjugation of hervorheben

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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 "hervorheben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To highlight, emphasize, or make something noticeable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hob die wichtigsten Punkte in ihrem Vortrag hervor.She highlighted the most important points in her presentation.
  2. Der Lehrer hob die Fehler im Text rot hervor.The teacher highlighted the errors in the text in red.
  3. Das neue Design hebt die Funktionalität des Produkts hervor.The new design emphasizes the product's functionality.

2.) "To distinguish or make someone/something stand out"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Leistungen hoben ihn von seinen Mitbewerbern hervor.His achievements distinguished him from his competitors.
  2. Das rote Kleid hob sie in der Menge hervor.The red dress made her stand out in the crowd.
  3. Der Künstler hebt in seinen Werken oft soziale Themen hervor.The artist often highlights social themes in his works.
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