Meaning of the word punctuate in English

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punctuate

US /ˈpʌŋk.tuː.eɪt/

UK /ˈpʌŋk.tuː.eɪt/

insert punctuation marks in (text)

Example:

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Remember to punctuate your sentences correctly.

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The editor carefully punctuated the manuscript.

Synonym:

mark dot stop

occur at intervals throughout (a series of events or a period of time)

Example:

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His speech was punctuated by applause.

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The silence was punctuated by the distant sound of church bells.

Synonym:

interrupt break interject interpose pepper

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