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(-līt′)

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noun

1. a strong beam of light used to illuminate prominently a particular person, thing, or group, as on a stage, in a window display, etc.
2. a lamp used to project such a beam of light
a lamp with a strong, focused beam, as on an automobile, that can be directed on a small area
public notice or prominence

transitive verb

to light up or draw attention to by, or as by, a spotlight

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noun

a. A strong beam of light that illuminates only a small area, used especially to center attention on a stage performer.
b. A lamp that produces such a light.
Public notoriety or prominence: She was in the spotlight after she won the marathon.
An artificial source of light with a strongly focused beam, as on an automobile.

transitive verb spot·light·ed or spot·lit (-lĭt), spot·light·ing, spot·lights

To illuminate with a spotlight.
To focus attention on.

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