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TOPIK 6verb

부각되다

bugakdoeda [부각뙤다]

부각돼요 · 부각됐어요 · 부각될 거예요 · 부각된 (+noun)

to be highlighted, to come to the fore, to stand out

Example

최근 환경 문제가 크게 부각되고 있습니다.

Environmental issues have recently come to the fore.

Word parts

부 float각 carve

Literally 'carved in relief' — something raised so it stands out.