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

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

Having this delight of a performance nominated alongside his scenery-chewing in The Beast in Me underlines Rhys’ versatility. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

The subjects bring insightful detail of frightening practices, and the filmmaking helps to underline the thematic commentary of the disconnect between levels of humanity. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

The result underlined AfD's skill in harnessing discontent with issues well beyond its core theme of curbing immigration as an unpopular national government struggles to turn around a stubbornly sluggish economy. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026