definition of
punctuate

[1] #1 punctuate v. [mark] insert punctuation marks into. wn

[2] #2 punctuate v. [stress, emphasize, emphasise, accent, accentuate] to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet". wn

[3] #3 punctuate v. interrupt periodically; "Her sharp questions punctuated the speaker's drone". wn