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punctuate

/ˈpʌŋk.tʃueɪt/

/ˈpʌŋk.tʃuˌeɪt/

punctuateverb

punctuated

Past Simple

punctuated

Past Participle

punctuating

ing-form

/ˈpʌŋk.tʃueɪt/

/ˈpʌŋk.tʃuˌeɪt/

Translations

She learned how to punctuate her essays correctly in English class.

Elle a appris à ponctuer correctement ses dissertations en cours d'anglais.

Additional translations

rythmerSe dit surtout d’éléments qui interrompent ou scandent un ensemble.

Definitions

To insert punctuation marks in a text.

She learned how to punctuate her essays correctly in English class.

To interrupt or emphasize something at intervals.

The speaker's presentation was punctuated by applause from the audience.

Synonyms

punctuategerund / present participle

Definitions

Adding emphasis or separation at intervals; serving to punctuate.

A punctuating crack of thunder rolled across the sky.

punctuatepast participle

Definitions

Interspersed with or characterized by intermittent elements such as sounds, events, or marks.

The otherwise quiet night was filled with punctuated bursts of laughter.