As verbs the difference between emphasised and highlighted
is that emphasised is (emphasise) while highlighted is .
emphasised
English
Verb
(head)
(emphasise)
Anagrams
*
emphasise
English
Verb
(emphasis)
(British)
Usage notes
The "s" spelling has co-existed with the "z" spelling for at least 150 years (Thackeray wrote
emphasised ), and is becoming more common in the UK, with the "z" spelling gradually falling out of usage.
British English forms
highlighted
English
Alternative forms
* hilited (informal)
Verb
(head)