punctuate (v.)

  1. insert punctuation marks into

    [ Syn: mark ]

  2. to stress, single out as important; Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet

    [ Syn: stress , emphasize , emphasise , accent , accentuate ]

  3. interrupt periodically; Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone'

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