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1un·der·line

verb \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn, ˌən-dər-ˈ\

Definition of UNDERLINE

transitive verb
1
: to mark (as a word) with a line underneath
2
: to put emphasis on : stress
3
: to show clearly or emphatically

Examples of UNDERLINE

  1. His name was underlined in the book.
  2. The accident underlines our need for better safety procedures.

First Known Use of UNDERLINE

1721

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