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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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spotlights/highlights the importance of this area
In 1932, the United States and Canadian governments renamed the parks the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the world's first. More recently, the parks have received several international honors. They were named as a World Heritage Site in 1995. This international recognition highlights the importance of this area ...
Hi,
Firstly, is it correct to replace "named" in the above with "regarded?"
Second, does "highlights" amount to "spotlights?" IF not, why not? Thanks.
Hi,
Firstly, is it correct to replace "named" in the above with "regarded?"
Second, does "highlights" amount to "spotlights?" IF not, why not? Thanks.
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" No. " IF not, why not? Thanks.
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- " IF not, why not?
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AngliholicFirstly, is it correct to replace "named" in the above with "regarded?"No. In this context "named" means "officially designated."
AngliholicSecond, does "highlights" amount to "spotlights?" IF not, why not? Thanks."spotlights" is acceptable but uncommon in a situation like this, instead try "emphasizes."
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RayHAngliholicFirstly, is it correct to replace "named" in the above with "regarded?"No. In this context "named" means "officially designated."AngliholicSecond, does "highlights" amount to "spotlights?" IF not, why not? Thanks."spotlights" is acceptable but uncommon in a situation like this
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