Synonyms for punctuate
ˈpʌŋk tʃuˌeɪtpunc·tu·ate

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1. punctuate, markverb

   insert punctuation marks into

   Synonyms:
   distinguish, pit, emphasize, mark, commemorate, pock, tick, nock, differentiate, strike out, notice, score, brand, grade, check off, cross off, accentuate, stigmatize, note, emphasise, strike off, mark off, stigmatise, denounce, accent, tag, scar, stress, label, set, tick off, cross out, check

2. stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuateverb

   to stress, single out as important

   "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

   Synonyms:
   emphasise, mark, stress, try, accent, underscore, strain, accentuate, underline, emphasize

3. punctuateverb

   interrupt periodically

   "Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone"

   Synonyms:
   stress, mark, emphasise, accentuate, accent, emphasize

Matched Categories

1. • Express
   • Interrupt

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1. punctuateverb

   Synonyms:
   point

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