Synonyms of punctuate

punctuate

verb

ˈpəŋk-chə-ˌwāt 

as in to emphasize

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• highlight
• stress
• feature
• accent
• accentuate
• identify
• illuminate
• point (up)
• play up
• focus
• foreground
• promote
• bear down on
• pinpoint
• make much of
• press
• advertise
• publicize
• spotlight
• boost
• plug
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• minimize
• understate
• de-emphasize
• underemphasize
• disparage
• belittle
• discount

Examples of punctuate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whispered asides and flurries of tense laughter bounced around the alleyway, punctuated repeatedly by two words: The Hancock. —Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024

Taylor Russell was a vision in a white Chanel gown from the spring 1993 collection, punctuated with feathers. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2024

Akin to a high-tech hummingbird, its small wings, head and body are punctuated by an extended nose and a sleek metallic exterior. —Marylou Costa, Contributer, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024

Summer 2024 has been a scorcher Summer this year has been punctuated by record-breaking temperatures, blackouts and train delays as tracks overheated, warped and threatened derailment. —Amy O'Kruk and Angela Dewan, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024