The Collaborative International Dictionary
Punctuate \Punc"tu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Punctuated; p. pr. & vb. n. Punctuating.] [Cf. F. ponctuer. See Punctual.] To mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning.
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vb. (present participle of punctuate English)
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Punctuating may refer to
- Punctuation, in written language
- A method of cheating in poker with marked cards
- Punctuated equilibrium
Usage examples of "punctuating".
When the child turned to look, she repeated her command, punctuating her words with a spiraling gesture of her right hand.
Big Voice said, punctuating his signs with a squeak, now that all peril was past.
Very much, replied Zara, punctuating her phrases with telepathically transmitted sighs that made Elizara smile, despite herself.
He was spitting with anger, punctuating each question that tumbled from his lips by giving her a head-wrenching shake.
This was the third night out, and Regis grumbled and complained constantly, punctuating his discomfort with an occasional sneeze.
Worst of all, punctuating those ululant cries were bursts of words, too, spoken raspily, urgently: "
On the other side of the room, in another booth, two teenage couples industriously devoured a double platter of mixed appetizers, never punctuating the meal with the chatter and laughter one expected of kids their age.
On his other side Hesseth slept fitfully, deep growls and animal hisses punctuating the soft, whistling snore that counterpointed her slumber.
With lightning dazzling his angry face and thunder punctuating his words, he seemed like an avenging god.
The morning team was chattering away, punctuating their jokes with sound effects.