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punc·tu·ate (puŋk′c̸ho̵̅o̅ āt′)

transitive verb punctuated -·at′ed, punctuating -·at′·ing

  1. to insert a punctuation mark or marks in
  2. to break in on here and there; interrupt a speech punctuated with applause
  3. to emphasize; accentuate

Etymology: < ML punctuatus, pp. of punctuare < L punctus, a point

intransitive verb

to use punctuation marks

Related Forms:

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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