Synonyms of underline

underline

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌlīn 

as in to emphasize

to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display

the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• reinforce
• underscore
• deepen
• enhance
• accentuate
• stress
• italicize
• bring out
• strengthen
• amplify
• maximize
• supplement
• augment
• heighten
• reenforce
• enlarge
• magnify
• boost
• enliven
• jazz (up)
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• minimize
• tone (down)
• de-emphasize
• decrease
• diminish
• understate
• lessen
• weaken
• subdue

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of underline

Atelier Wen was given its hybrid brand name to underline the connection between France and China that undergirds its watch production. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024

Still, Stovall noted, Egypt’s seizure of the Suez Canal and the resulting crisis underlined the importance of Eisenhower’s foreign policy credentials. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024

The latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, crunched by Axios, underline that point. —Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024

For many in the country, the devastating natural catastrophe underlined just how vulnerable Pakistan has become to climate change, particularly as glaciers in its mountainous regions melt. —David Prosser, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024