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Definition underline in British English

underline verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈlaɪn/

▪ difficulty, fact, importance, need, point, problem, significance

1

to show clearly that something is important or true

Example

The upsurge in violence merely underlines the need for continuing peace talks.

Example

Recent job losses underline the continued weakness of the economy.

1.1

to emphasize something or state that it is important

Example

Both leaders underlined their commitment to making the agreement work.

Example

Doyle underlined that the students would not welcome these changes.

Synonyms and related words
emphasize stress highlight emphasize underline highlight
2

to draw a line under something written or printed, especially in order to emphasize it

Synonyms and related words
mark tick cross out
Definition underline in British English