underlined

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪnd/ /ˌʌndərlaɪnd/

Meanings

verb

To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore

Examples :

"underline the important words in the text"

verb

To emphasise or stress something

Examples :

"The teacher underlined the most important vocabulary words on the board. "

language writing communication

verb

To influence secretly.

Examples :

"Her father's quiet generosity underlined her decision to become a social worker, though he never explicitly encouraged it. "

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Related Words

underline noun

/ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/

A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.

"The teacher asked the students to underline the main points in their notes. "

emphasise verb

/ˈemfəsaɪz/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

underscore noun

/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/

An underline; a line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.

"The teacher asked the students to add an underscore to the end of their names on the attendance sheet. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

explicitly adverb

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ /ɛkˈsplɪsɪtli/

In an explicit manner.

"The teacher explicitly stated the rules for the school project, leaving no room for misunderstanding. "

vocabulary noun

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

"The student used the new vocabulary list to learn the names of different flowers. "

underneath noun

/ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/

The lower surface or part of something.

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

generosity noun

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/

The trait of being willing to donate money, time or resources.

"The teacher's generosity was evident in her willingness to donate extra time to help struggling students. "

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

encouraged verb

/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/ /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."