background [verb]

Definition of background:

understate the importance or quality of

Synonyms of background:

● Downplay

● Play down

● History

● Backdrop

● Bottom

● In the background

● Back

● Context

● Second place

● Back burner


Opposite/Antonyms of background:

● Forefront

● Highlight

● Future

● Foreground

● Forthcoming

● Problem


Sentence/Example of background:

The foils set amidst a black background give an illusion of jewels studded on glass.