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punctuate

/pʌŋktˈweɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does punctuate mean?

verb

To mark or indicate the division of written or printed matter into separate parts or units, typically by means of punctuation marks. To give a particular quality or character to something, especially by adding emphasis or interest.

Example

"The writer carefully punctuated the text to make it easier to read."

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