Underline (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The CEO's tone of voice helped to underline the importance of the new project to the team's success.
- Her tears underline just how difficult it was for her to leave her family behind.
- The company's financial struggles only serve to underline the gravity of the current economic situation.
- His nod of approval was enough to underline his commitment to supporting the project from start to finish.
- The protest outside the meeting hall helped to underline the strength of public feeling against the new proposal.
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Meaning 2
Draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.