About The Word Punctuate

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Punctuate

Punctuate Meaning & Definition
Punctuate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Punctuate?

[v] insert punctuation marks into
[v] interrupt periodically; "Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone"
[v] to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet."

Synonyms | Synonyms for Punctuate: accent | accentuate | emphasise | emphasize | mark | stress

Related Terms | Find terms related to Punctuate:

See Also | add | background | bear down | break up | bring out | cut off | disrupt | downplay | drive home | evince | express | interrupt | play down | point up | press home | quote | ram home | re-emphasise | re-emphasize | set off | show | underline | underscore

Punctuate In Webster's Dictionary

\Punc"tu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Punctuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Punctuating}.] [Cf. F. ponctuer. See {Punctual}.] To mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning.

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