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PUNCTUATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Punctuate.

Punctuate - as a verb

Insert punctuation marks into

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mark10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
add5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To stress, single out as important

Example: "Dr. jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accent10accentuate14emphasise16emphasize25stress6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evince11express16show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Interrupt periodically

Example: "Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone"

Example Sentences

"Please punctuate each sentence with a period."
"He paused to punctuate his speech with a dramatic gesture."
"She used various hand gestures to punctuate her points during the presentation."
"The fireworks display punctuated the night sky."
"The guitarist skillfully punctuated the song with his solos."
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Word Game Points

Is PUNCTUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punctuate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNCTUATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PUNCTUATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punctuate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNCTUATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PUNCTUATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punctuate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNCTUATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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