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View usage for: (pʌŋktʃueɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense punctuates, present participle punctuating, past tense, past participle punctuatedverb [usually passive]If an activity or situation is punctuated by particular things, it is interrupted by them at intervals. [written] The silence of the night was punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic. [be V-ed + by/with] Synonyms: interrupt, break, pepper, sprinkle More Synonyms of punctuate More Synonyms of punctuate punctuate in British English (ˈpʌŋktjʊˌeɪt) verb (mainly tr)1. (also intr) to insert punctuation marks into (a written text) 2. to interrupt or insert at frequent intervals a meeting punctuated by heckling Derived forms punctuator (ˈpunctuˌator) noun Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin punctuāre to prick, from Latin punctum a prick, from pungere to puncture punctuate in American English (ˈpʌŋktʃuˌeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈpunctuˌated or ˈpunctuˌating1. 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 verb intransitive4. to use punctuation marks Derived forms punctuator (ˈpunctuˌator) noun Word origin < ML punctuatus, pp. of punctuare < L punctus, a point Examples of 'punctuate' in a sentencepunctuate In other languagespunctuate British English: punctuate VERB If an activity or situation is punctuated by particular things, it is interrupted by them at intervals. The silence of the night was punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic. - American English: punctuate
- Brazilian Portuguese: pontuar
- Chinese: 不时打断
- European Spanish: interrumpir
- French: ponctuer
- German: unterbrechen
- Italian: interrompere
- Japanese: 何度も中断させる
- Korean: > 중단되다간간이
- European Portuguese: pontuar
- Latin American Spanish: interrumpir
Definition to interrupt at frequent intervals The silence was punctuated by the distant rumble of traffic. Definition to emphasize Moore smiled to punctuate the irony of his comment. Synonyms mark foreground point up lay stress on Additional synonymsDefinition to stress or emphasize His shaven head accentuates his large round face. Synonyms emphasize, stress, highlight, accent, underline, bring home, underscore, foreground, give emphasis to, call or draw attention to The noise broke my concentration. Synonyms disturb, cut, interrupt, interfere with Definition to mix (something) with other things scattered here and there They have interspersed historical scenes with modern ones. Synonyms scatter, sprinkle, intermix, pepper, interlard, bestrew Additional synonymsDefinition to sprinkle liberally The road was peppered with glass. Synonyms sprinkle, spot, scatter, dot, stud, fleck, intersperse, speck, spatter, freckle, stipple, bespatterDefinition to scatter (liquid or powder) in tiny drops over (something) Cheese can be sprinkled on egg and vegetable dishes. Synonyms scatter, dust, strew, pepper, shower, spray, powder, dredge Definition to give emphasis to (a point or subject) He stressed the need for new measures. Synonyms emphasize, highlight, underline, repeat, draw attention to, dwell on, underscore, accentuate, point up, rub in, flag up, impress on someone, harp on, press home, bring to the fore, belabourDefinition to emphasize The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk. Synonyms emphasize, stress, highlight, bring home, underscore, accentuate, point up, give emphasis to, call or draw attention to |