Punctuate definition
To stress or emphasize.
verb
To use punctuation.
verb
To emphasize; accentuate.
verb
To provide (a text) with punctuation marks.
verb
To occur or interrupt periodically.
verb
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To use punctuation marks.
verb
To insert a punctuation mark or marks in.
verb
To break in on here and there; interrupt.
A speech punctuated with applause.
verb
Origin of punctuate
- Medieval Latin pūnctuāre pūnctuāt- from Latin pūnctum point from neuter past participle of pungere to prick peuk- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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