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spot·light
 spotlight
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- pronunciation:
- spat
laIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a strong light used to illuminate one person or a small area, usu. on stage.
- similar words:
- light, spot
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| definition 2: |
a lamp used to create such a light.
- similar words:
- light, spot
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| definition 3: |
a condition in which one is the center of much attention.
Being shy, she is uncomfortable being in the spotlight. |
| related words: |
attention |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
spotlights, spotlighting, spotlighted, spotlit |
| definition 1: |
to focus a beam of light on; illuminate with a spotlight.
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| definition 2: |
to direct attention toward; focus on.
This week we are spotlighting public health programs. |
| related words: |
accent, feature, flaunt, illuminate, point, stress, underscore |
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