to underscore
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4.3
- verb
- /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/
:
subrayar
- We point out the obstacles they face and underscore the time it takes them to move forward.
- underscore the importance
- underscore the need
- underscore the fact
It really underscores that things have to change.
- It really underscores that things have to change.
- And I think that underscores why this is never going to work.
- Second, in terms of things I appreciate, I really think the the report underscores the sense of opportunity that both countries have now.
- The war in Ukraine has simply underscored the risk for Europe of overdependence on one frequently unfriendly energy provider.
- There is a there is a strain of puritanism that that kind of, you know, underscores a large cross section of the vegan community.
- OK, so, so I very briefly want to say a bit about what underscored this and how it fell apart.
- Oh, that's underscoring that you are not the first Heather Berlin on social media.
- And I think the confluence of these two events really underscores and emphasizes the severe gravity of our mental health epidemic.
- And it seems to me that underscores in a way how unaware most of us are of how much we are processing at any given point in time.
Examples
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While the findings provide a number of insights, they also underscore the need for additional research.
Academic text (2013) -
Tehran's procurement patterns underscore a major window of opportunity for the West.
Academic text (2011) -
This has not yet been verified by any government sources, and we should underscore that.
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The second important outcome I want to underscore is the element of transformation.
Academic text (1993) -
And I think that underscores why this is never going to work.
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In general, the present results underscore the need to explore other potential explanatory factors.
Academic text (2013) -
In general, these findings underscore the need to study this issue further to inform training and intervention efforts.
Academic text (2013) -
Nonetheless, the findings underscore the value of a strong therapeutic alliance.
Academic text (2015) -
Recent national events underscore the need to enhance financial behaviors and strengthen personal financial well-being.
Academic text (2013) -
President Bush says high oil prices underscore the need for a new national energy policy.
Synonyms
397
3.7
To show that something is very important
25
3.2
To show that something is important in speech or writing
Antonyms
How Emphasized
27
4.0
30
4.3
340
3.3
∞
1.8
951
1.6
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
A helpful way to remember the verb underscore is to think of putting a line under something to show it is important, since under 'below' plus score 'line' explains why to underscore also means 'to emphasize' or give extra importance.