verb
punctuate
Punctuate (verb) means to add punctuation to.
verb
1
To add punctuation to.
2
To add or to interrupt at regular intervals.
3
To emphasize; to stress.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin pūnctuātus, perfect passive participle of pūnctuō (“to mark with points”), from Medieval Latin pūnctus (“a point, dot”), from pungō (“to prick, punch”); see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of punch.
Rhymes for punctuate
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What is the meaning of punctuate?
"punctuate" (verb) means to add punctuation to.
What are the different meanings of punctuate?
"punctuate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To add punctuation to; 2. To add or to interrupt at regular intervals; 3. To emphasize; to stress.