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to underline
01
to emphasize the importance of something by making it seem more noticeable
Transitive: to underline something important
Example
In the memo, the manager underlined the urgency of completing the project by the end of the week.
During the speech, the speaker used vocal modulation to underline the importance of the message.
The designer chose a contrasting color to underline the main headline in the advertisement.
02
to draw one or more lines beneath a word, phrase, or passage to emphasize or draw attention to it
Transitive: to underline a word or passage
Example
To emphasize the importance of the deadline, please underline it in your project proposal.
The editor suggested that the author underline the central theme in the opening chapter for clarity.
During the lecture, the speaker encouraged the audience to underline critical concepts in their handouts.
Underline
01
a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
Example
In the memo, the manager underlined the urgency of completing the project by the end of the week.
During the speech, the speaker used vocal modulation to underline the importance of the message.
The designer chose a contrasting color to underline the main headline in the advertisement.
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