1. (verb)underscore, underline, emphasize, emphasise give extra weight to (a communication) Synonyms: punctuate, underscore, stress, accent, emphasise, accentuate, underline, emphasize
2. (verb)stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate to stress, single out as important Synonyms: emphasise, mark, punctuate, stress, try, accent, underscore, strain, accentuate, underline, emphasize