Synonyms of underline

underline

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌlīn 

as in to emphasize

to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display

the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• reinforce
• underscore
• deepen
• enhance
• accentuate
• stress
• italicize
• bring out
• strengthen
• amplify
• maximize
• supplement
• augment
• heighten
• enlarge
• magnify
• boost
• enliven
• jazz (up)
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• minimize
• tone (down)
• de-emphasize
• decrease
• diminish
• understate
• lessen
• weaken
• subdue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underline

Sagal says his time working with athletes has underlined how important music is to them for relaxation. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Director Chloe Okuno builds an atmosphere of dread, keeps the audience guessing and subtly underlines the film’s message about gaslighting and misogyny. — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Harry remains outside that structure, and his absence from an occasion of this significance underlines just how different the brothers’ positions have become. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026

Even as flows continue through the Strait of Hormuz, ING's strategists said flows remain well below pre-war levels, underlining how fragile the situation has become. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026