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Definition of Punctuate
1. Verb. Insert punctuation marks into.
Exact synonyms: Mark
Generic synonyms: Add
Specialized synonyms: Quote
Derivative terms: Punctuation, Punctuation
Generic synonyms: Add
Specialized synonyms: Quote
Derivative terms: Punctuation, Punctuation
2. Verb. To stress, single out as important. "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
Exact synonyms: Accent, Accentuate, Emphasise, Emphasize, Stress
Specialized synonyms: Background, Downplay, Play Down, Bring Out, Set Off, Re-emphasise, Re-emphasize, Bear Down, Topicalize, Point Up, Drive Home, Press Home, Ram Home, Emphasise, Emphasize, Underline, Underscore
Generic synonyms: Evince, Express, Show
Derivative terms: Accent, Accent, Accentuation, Emphasis, Emphasizing, Stress
Specialized synonyms: Background, Downplay, Play Down, Bring Out, Set Off, Re-emphasise, Re-emphasize, Bear Down, Topicalize, Point Up, Drive Home, Press Home, Ram Home, Emphasise, Emphasize, Underline, Underscore
Generic synonyms: Evince, Express, Show
Derivative terms: Accent, Accent, Accentuation, Emphasis, Emphasizing, Stress
3. Verb. Interrupt periodically. "Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone"
Definition of Punctuate
1. v. t. To mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning.
Definition of Punctuate
1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Punctuate
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