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punctuate

verb

insert punctuation marks into

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
UN
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt

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Meaning

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verb

  1. insert punctuation marks into

verb

  1. interrupt periodically

    “Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone”

verb

  1. to stress, single out as important

    “Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet”

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Example Sentences

Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone
Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet

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