대두돼요 · 대두됐어요 · 대두될 거예요 · 대두된 (+noun)
to emerge, to come to the fore, to arise (as an issue)
Example
최근 환경 문제가 중요한 사회 문제로 대두되었습니다.
Recently, environmental problems have emerged as an important social issue.
Word parts
대 lift+두 head
Literally 'lifting its head' — an issue rears up.
Good to know
Homonym warning: 대두 (大豆) also means soybean.
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