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punctuate vs bring out

bring out vs punctuate

punctuate and bring out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punctuate No No Yes No
bring out No No Yes No
As verbs, bring out is a hyponym of punctuate; that is, bring out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than punctuate:
  • punctuate: to stress, single out as important
  • bring out: direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
punctuate (verb) bring out (verb)
insert punctuation marks into direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
interrupt periodically prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
to stress, single out as important bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
bring out of a specific state
take out of a container or enclosed space
encourage to be less reserved
make manifest
bring onto the market or release
Difference between punctuate and bring out

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