punctuates

punc·tu·ate

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Definitions of punctuates word

verb with object punctuates to mark or divide (something written) with punctuation marks in order to make the meaning clear. 1
verb with object punctuates to interrupt at intervals: Cheers punctuated the mayor's speech. 1
verb with object punctuates to give emphasis or force to; emphasize; underline. 1
verb without object punctuates to insert or use marks of punctuation. 1

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Medieval Latin pūnctuātus (past participle of pūnctuāre to point), derivative of Latin pūnctus a pricking; see punctual

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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