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destaca

[dɛʃ'takɐ]
verb
stands out; highlights; emphasizes
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'destacar' - to stand out, be prominent or conspicuous
This student stands out from the rest of the class.
Este aluno destaca-se da resto da turma.
2. To highlight, emphasize, or draw attention to something
The report highlights the importance of this issue.
O relatório destaca a importância desta questão.
3. To remove or detach something from a group or surface
She carefully detached the sticker from the page.
Ela destaca cuidadosamente o adesivo da página.
Synonyms
realçaevidenciasublinhasobressaiproeminencia
Antonyms
escondeocultadisfarçaignora

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destaca
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
destaca
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

destaca-se
destaca um ponto
destaca a atenção
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