hervorheben

to highlight

English meaning: to highlight
CEFR level: German C1 vocabulary list
Dictionary: German words with H

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hervorheben in a sentence

Die Stadtverwaltung möchte die historischen Gebäude in der Innenstadt hervorheben.

Word family

hervorheben is built from heben (to lift, raise) and eben (just, even). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with hervorheben

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Questions about hervorheben

What does hervorheben mean in English?

hervorheben means "to highlight". For example: "Die Stadtverwaltung möchte die historischen Gebäude in der Innenstadt hervorheben."

What level is hervorheben in German?

hervorheben is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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