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punctuate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'punctuate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Punctuate [ v. t.]
- To mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning.

Meaning of 'punctuate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . punctuate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- to stress, single out as important
Example in sentence:
  • Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
Meaning (2):
- interrupt periodically
Example in sentence:
  • Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone