SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
underscore
verb
To emphasize the significance of something.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Emphasize
Closest synonyms
Related words and expressions
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Usage distinction
Return to topUnderscore makes significance more apparent. Reinforce can add supporting evidence or strength, not merely emphasis.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See underscore in use
The missing signatures underscore the need for a clearer checklist.
In revision, the student used a brief scene comparison to underscore the significance of the final choice.
Compare an alternative with the original word in each passage. Shared meanings do not make every pair interchangeable.
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