punctuate something with something
- punctuate something with something
punctuate something with something
1. to add a particular punctuation mark to a piece of writing. •
You have punctuated this ad with too many exclamation points.
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This letter is punctuated with dashes to emphasize the key points.
2. to add emphasis to one's speaking by adding phrases, exclamations, or other devices. •
Her comments were punctuated with a few choice swear words.
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Tom punctuated his address with a few choice comments about politicians.
Dictionary of American idioms.
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