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[uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn, ˌʌn dərˈlaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn /

VERB

emphasize; mark

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate point up stress underscore

STRONG

bracket caption feature italicize rule

WEAK

call attention to check off draw attention to give emphasis interlineate play up point to

Example Sentences

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All of this underlines the importance of trimming outlays.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the changes to the devolved income tax system underline this.

From BBC

Moon’s children underlined his devoted faith, which he balanced with his full-time career as a composer.

From Los Angeles Times

It says this underlines the demand for practical, trusted guidance in the early years.

From BBC

Only two months later he was appointed United's first technical director, underlining the impact he was making.

From BBC