underscore

¹un·der·score

verb \ˈən-dər-ˌskȯr\

Definition of UNDERSCORE

transitive verb

1

: to draw a line under : underline

2

: to make evident : emphasize, stress <arrived early to underscore the importance of the occasion>

3

: to provide (action on film) with accompanying music

Examples of UNDERSCORE

1. These failures underscore the difficulty of what we're attempting to do.
2. The President's visit underscores the administration's commitment to free trade.
3. She underscored the most important points.

First Known Use of UNDERSCORE

1771

Related to UNDERSCORE

Synonyms: accentuate, bring out, italicize, stress, underline, emphasize

Antonyms: de-emphasize

Related Words: amplify, beef (up), boost, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; augment, deepen, enhance, enlarge, heighten, magnify, maximize, supplement; enliven, jazz (up)

Near Antonyms: decrease, diminish, lessen, minimize, reduce, subdue, tone (down), understate, weaken

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Other Printing Terms

epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, widow

Rhymes with UNDERSCORE

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