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    punctuate
    /ˈpʌŋ(k)tʃʊeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. insert punctuation marks in (text): "they should be shown how to set out and punctuate direct speech" Similar add punctuation toput punctuation marks indotarchaic:point
    • 2. occur at intervals throughout (an area or period): "the country's history has been punctuated by coups"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUNCTUATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of punctuate as a verb, with two senses: to add punctuation marks to writing, or to interrupt something repeatedly. See how to use punctuate in sentences and find synonyms and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › punctuatePunctuate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb punctuate, which means to mark or divide written matter with punctuation marks. See how to use punctuate correctly in sentences and avoid common errors.

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    Punctuate definition: to mark or divide (something written) with punctuation marks in order to make the meaning clear.. See examples of PUNCTUATE used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUNCTUATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of punctuate as a verb, with examples of how to use it in sentences and how to pronounce it. Find out how to translate punctuate into different languages and see related words and phrases.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUNCTUATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb punctuate, which can mean to insert punctuation marks, to interrupt at intervals, or to emphasize. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and translations of punctuate in different languages.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › punctuatePunctuate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    You punctuate sentences to give the reader additional information, such as when a sentence ends, whether or not that sentence is a question, and when a series of words might be a list. You can also punctuate, or emphasize, your words by shouting them or making them ALL CAPS.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › punctuatepunctuate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn how to use the verb punctuate in English with this online dictionary. Find out the meaning, pronunciation, grammar, usage notes and synonyms of punctuate, and see example sentences with punctuation marks.