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

Despite the growing support, some want to see the party banned and protesters this weekend are likely to underline those calls. — David Keyton, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026

All of those firms have more than $10 billion of assets under management Gebendorfer says, underlining the firm’s determination to work with large and complex private markets operators. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

That much was underlined this evening by the sight of the No 17 peeling off the back of Tunisia defender Ellyes Skhiri’s jersey — the legacy of a struggle with Brobbey in the first half. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Safran, who attended Annecy this year for the first time, underlined how much the event had absolutely outdone his expectations. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 June 2026