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Definitions for Punctuate
[1] to mark or divide (something written) with punctuation marks in order to make the meaning clear.
[2] to interrupt at intervals: Cheers punctuated the mayor's speech.
[3] to give emphasis or force to; emphasize; underline.
[4] to insert or use marks of punctuation.
[5] (also intr) to insert punctuation marks into (a written text)
[6] to interrupt or insert at frequent intervals a meeting punctuated by heckling
[7] to give emphasis to
Words related to Punctuate
interrupt, intersperse, sprinkle, underline, pepper, stress, divide, point, interject, separate, accent, mark, break, accentuate, emphasize, intersect
Words nearby Punctuate
punctiform, punctilio, punctilious, punctual, punctuality, punctuate, punctuated equilibrium, punctuation, punctuation mark, punctuationalism, punctulate
Origin of Punctuate
1625–35; < Medieval Latin pūnctuātus (past participle of pūnctuāre to point), derivative of Latin pūnctus a pricking; see punctual
Other words from Punctuate
punc·tu·a·tor , noun
non·punc·tu·at·ing , adjective
re·punc·tu·ate , verb (used with object), re·punc·tu·at·ed, re·punc·tu·at·ing.
un·punc·tu·at·ed , adjective
un·punc·tu·at·ing , adjective
Word origin for Punctuate
C17: from Medieval Latin punctuāre to prick, from Latin punctum a prick, from pungere to puncture
Synonyms for Punctuate
interrupt, intersperse, pepper, sprinkle, underline, accent, accentuate, break, divide, emphasize, interject, intersect, mark, point, separate, stress, point up