부각시키다
To make something stand out or emphasize it so that it becomes prominent and noticeable.
Examples
3 of 5이 광고는 제품의 저렴한 가격을 부각시키고 있다.
This advertisement is highlighting the product's low price.
그녀는 화려한 조명으로 주인공을 더 부각시켰다.
She highlighted the protagonist more with colorful lighting.
연구 보고서는 환경 오염의 심각성을 부각시키고자 한다.
The research report intends to emphasize the seriousness of environmental pollution.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bu (Float) + Gak (Engrave) = To engrave so it floats up (stands out).
Quick Quiz
이번 전시는 전통 예술의 현대적 가치를 ( )하는 데 중점을 두었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부각시키
Examples
이 광고는 제품의 저렴한 가격을 부각시키고 있다.
businessThis advertisement is highlighting the product's low price.
그녀는 화려한 조명으로 주인공을 더 부각시켰다.
everydayShe highlighted the protagonist more with colorful lighting.
연구 보고서는 환경 오염의 심각성을 부각시키고자 한다.
academicThe research report intends to emphasize the seriousness of environmental pollution.
뉴스에서는 이번 사건의 정치적 배경을 부각시켰다.
formalThe news highlighted the political background of the incident.
내 장점을 좀 더 부각시키려면 어떻게 옷을 입어야 할까?
informalHow should I dress to highlight my strengths more?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
새롭게 부각되다
to emerge as a new focus
문제로 부각되다
to emerge as a problem
부각될 필요가 있다
needs to be highlighted
Often Confused With
강조하다 is a general word for 'emphasize', while 부각시키다 implies making something stand out visually or figuratively from a background.
Usage Notes
Often used when discussing media representation or how an author/researcher presents an argument.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '부각하다', but '부각시키다' (causative) or '부각되다' (passive) are the standard forms.
Memory Tip
Bu (Float) + Gak (Engrave) = To engrave so it floats up (stands out).
Word Origin
From Hanja 浮 (float) + 刻 (engrave).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 전시는 전통 예술의 현대적 가치를 ( )하는 데 중점을 두었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부각시키
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
의의
B1The quality of being worthy of attention; importance, significance, or the true meaning of an action or event.
정기적
B1Happening or done at fixed intervals; regular. Used to describe habits, schedules, or periodic data in academic reports.
대표성
B1The quality of being representative of a group or category. In statistics, it refers to how well a sample reflects the whole population.
뚜렷하다
B1To be clear, distinct, or vivid. Often used to describe differences, trends, or evidence in academic reports.
미미하다
B1To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.
유사점
B1A feature or quality that is the same or similar between two or more things being compared.
의미
B1The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.
충족
B1The act of satisfying a requirement, condition, or need.
대비
B1The act of comparing two things to show their differences, or preparing for a future event.
속성
B1A quality or feature that is characteristic of a person or thing.
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