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

But Sporting’s first goal saw Goncalo Inacio rise above Wood to head them level from a corner in the 14th minute — and the Portuguese side regularly looked a threat from corners — to further underline Glasner’s worries. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

To underline Zelensky’s point, authorities said 10-year-old child and an adult were killed and three other people were injured in a Russian drone attack on a supermarket in Chernihiv on Sunday, according to local authorities. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

As energy continually ramps upward, the score by Maxim Lany and Jonas Nuttin moves from ominous horns to pulsing electronica, with some neat incorporation of prayer-call-like motifs underlining the hero’s Muslim faith. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

With a bevy of high-profile hotel openings and reopenings slated for 2026, the floating city has only underlined its status as the place everyone wants to go. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2026