underline

ˌʌndəˈlaɪn

verb

podkreślać

pɔtˈkrɛɕlat͡ɕ· czasownik

Also

uwydatniać

Definition

To draw a line under a word or phrase to give it emphasis, or to emphasize the importance of something.

Examples

Please underline the key terms in the text.

Proszę podkreślić kluczowe terminy w tekście.

The report underlines the need for urgent action.

Raport uwydatnia potrzebę pilnych działań.

Synonyms

emphasize highlight stress

Collocations

underline the importanceunderline a wordunderline a point

noun

podkreślenie

pɔtˈkrɛɕlɛɲɛ· rzeczownik

Definition

A line drawn underneath a word or phrase.

Examples

The teacher asked for an underline beneath the title.

Nauczyciel poprosił o podkreślenie pod tytułem.

Synonyms

underscore

Collocations

single underlinedouble underline

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