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punctuate

/pˈʌŋktʃuˌeɪt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. insert punctuation marks into
  2. to stress, single out as important
    “Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet”
  3. interrupt periodically
    “Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone”

Synonyms for punctuate

Words that rhyme with punctuate

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