punctuate has definitions from the field of grammar
1
[ verb ] (grammar) insert punctuation marks into

Synonyms

mark

Used in print

(J. W. C. Hagstrom et al., "Debilitating muscular...)

The surfaces were coarsely and finely granular and punctuated by clear , fluid filled cysts measuring up_to 3 cm. in diameter .

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add quote punctuation

2
[ verb ] to stress, single out as important

Examples

: "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet."

3
[ verb ] interrupt periodically

Examples

"Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone"

Related terms

interrupt

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