underline (n.)

  1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

    [ Syn: underscore ]

    underline (v.)

  1. give extra weight to (a communication); Her gesture emphasized her words

    [ Syn: underscore , emphasize , emphasise ]

  2. draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

    [ Syn: underscore ]

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