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Common collocations with underline in American Collocation

underline verb transitive

US /ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/

just
merely
only
simply

The ambiguity of the ending merely underlines the closeness between the two men.

problem or danger

concern
danger
difficulty
problem
risk
threat

The report once again underlines the treat posed by the uncontrolled rise in carbon emissions.

importance

importance
seriousness
significance
value

The latest pictures on international television screens underline the seriousness of the situation.

need

necessity
need
urgency
usefulness

She underlined the need for patience and the investment of time.

fact

fact
truth

Professor Bain had underlined the fact that this package was self-financing.

belief or commitment

belief
commitment
position

The two sides underlined their commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights.

superiority

superiority

The Knights underlined their superiority with two tries from Chris Langley in the last five minutes.

determination

determination

Operation Justice has underlined our determination to make Staffordshire as unwelcoming as possible to the criminal.