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1. punctuate
verb. ['ˈpʌŋktʃuːˌeɪt'] insert punctuation marks into.
Synonyms
- quote
- mark
Antonyms
- implicit
- local
- slow
Etymology
- punctuare (Latin)
- punctus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Punctuate
- attenuate
- devaluate
- effectuate
- evaluate
- evaluate
- extenuate
- graduate
- infatuate
- reevaluate
- self-perpetuate
- situate
Example sentences of the word punctuate
1. Verb, base form
There's nothing quite like a gorgeous countertop to punctuate a great kitchen design.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
The final touch to the faux birch is the small black notches that punctuate the bark.
2. punctuate
verb. ['ˈpʌŋktʃuːˌeɪt'] interrupt periodically.
Synonyms
- disrupt
- cut off
- interrupt
Antonyms
- hide
- negate
- disprove
- affirm
Etymology
- punctuare (Latin)
- punctus (Latin)
3. punctuate
verb. ['ˈpʌŋktʃuːˌeɪt'] to stress, single out as important.
Synonyms
- background
- accent
- express
- downplay
- show
- re-emphasize
- ram home
- set off
- point up
- emphasize
- bring out
- underline
- press home
- drive home
- underscore
- bear down
- stress
- accentuate
- re-emphasise
- evince
- play down
- emphasise
Antonyms
- foreground
- contraindicate
- disappear
- arrive
Etymology
- punctuare (Latin)
- punctus (Latin)