Underline (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Underscore

Related Words

• Underline (noun)

Meaning ²

Give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Emphasise
• Emphasize
• Underscore

Hypernyms

• Emphasise
• Punctuate
• Accentuate
• Stress
• Accent