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punctuate

The correct spelling is punctuate.

How to pronounce punctuate

verb

IPA: /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/

Say it like: Pun-ctua-te

The correct spelling is punctuate. To add punctuation to. For example: "That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated."

Usage Examples

That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated.

My father punctuated his tirade with thumps on the desk.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To add punctuation to.
  2. 2.To add or to interrupt at regular intervals.
  3. 3.To emphasize; to stress.

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