punctuate
🇺🇸
/ˈpʌŋktʃueɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpʌŋktʃueɪt/
verb
R
to add short breaks or pauses in speech or writing by using certain sounds or marks
She punctuates her speech with laughter.
R
to use punctuation marks in writing to separate sentences and show their structure
Proper punctuation is important for clear communication. For example, 'I love dogs' can mean different things depending on how it's punctuated.
translation
to add short breaks or pauses in speech or writing by using certain sounds or marks; to use punctuation marks in writing to separate sentences and show their structure
Word Forms
3rd Present
punctuates
Past
punctuated
Perfect
punctuated
Progressive
punctuating