punctuate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb insert punctuation marks into
    mark.
  2. verb to stress, single out as important
    emphasise; accent; stress; accentuate; emphasize.
    • Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
  3. verb interrupt periodically
    • Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone

WordNet

Punc"tu*ate transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. ponctuer. See Punctual.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Punctuated ; present participle & verbal noun Punctuating
Definitions
  1. To mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning.

Webster 1913