to underline
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/ˈəndɝˌɫaɪn/
British pronunciation
/ˌʌndəlˈaɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "underline"

to underline
01

to emphasize the importance of something by making it seem more noticeable

Transitive: to underline something important
to underline definition and meaning
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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.
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
to underline definition and meaning
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She decided to underline the key points in her notes for easy reference during the presentation.
The teacher asked the students to underline the main ideas in the textbook to aid comprehension.
Underline
01

a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

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