Definitions for punctuate
ˈpʌŋk tʃuˌeɪtpunc·tu·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. punctuate, markverb

   insert punctuation marks into

2. stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuateverb

   to stress, single out as important

   "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

3. punctuateverb

   interrupt periodically

   "Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. punctuateverb

   Add punctuation to.

   That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated.

2. punctuateverb

   vary; interrupt; give structure

   The pristine lawn was punctuated only by the single apple tree in the centre.

3. Etymology: From punctuare, from punctus, perfect passive participle of pungo; see point, and compare punch and punctate.

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1. punctuate

   To punctuate means to insert or use various marks (such as periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, etc.) in a written text for the purpose of separating sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning. It can also refer to the process of emphasizing or interrupting something in order to enhance its impact or importance.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Punctuateverb

   to mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. ponctuer. See Punctual.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Punctuate

   pungk′tū-āt, v.t. to mark with points: to divide sentences by the usual points or marks: to emphasise.—adv. Punc′tuātim, point for point.—n. Punctuā′tion, the act or art of dividing sentences by points or marks.—adj. Punc′tuātive.—n. Punc′tuātor.—Punctuation marks, the comma, semicolon, colon, period, &c.

Matched Categories

1. • Express
   • Interrupt

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce punctuate?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say punctuate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of punctuate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of punctuate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=punctuate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Punctuate
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punctuate
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=punctuate
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=punctuate