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sublinhar

[su.bli.ˈɲaɾ]
verb
to underline
1. to draw a line under text to emphasize it
Please underline the important words in the document.
Por favor, sublinha as palavras importantes no documento.
2. to emphasize or highlight the importance of something
The report underlines the need for immediate action.
O relatório sublinha a necessidade de ação imediata.
3. to stress or emphasize a point in speech or writing
The speaker underlined the significance of the proposal.
O orador sublinhou a importância da proposta.
Synonyms
destacarenfatizarsalientarressaltaracentuar
Antonyms
minimizarobscurecer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sublinhar
standard usage in both written and spoken contexts
Portugal
sublinhar
standard usage; commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sublinhar a importância
sublinhar um ponto
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