punctuate

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Satzzeichen in einen geschriebenen Text einzufügen, oder etwas durch bestimmte Abstände zu unterbrechen oder hervorzuheben.

A verb used to indicate the act of inserting punctuation marks into written text, or to interrupt or emphasize something at intervals.

1. Insert punctuation marksB2formal

   To add punctuation marks such as commas, periods, and question marks to written text.

   Satzzeichen setzen

   • Please punctuate your sentences correctly.
   • The editor punctuated the manuscript before publication.
   • Students learn how to punctuate dialogue in writing class.

   Synonymepoint

2. Emphasize or stressC1formal

   To stress or single out something as important.

   Betonen

   • He punctuated his speech with dramatic pauses.
   • The speaker punctuated key points by raising his voice.
   • She punctuated her argument with compelling evidence.

   Synonymeaccentuateemphasizehighlightstressunderlineunderscore

3. Interrupt periodicallyC1formal

   To interrupt something at intervals.

   Unterbrechen

   • The silence was punctuated by occasional gunfire.
   • Her laughter punctuated the serious conversation.
   • The meeting was punctuated by several phone calls.

   Synonymedotinterruptinterspersepeppersprinklestud