underline

Definitions

To draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis or to indicate a specific style.

To emphasize or stress the importance of something.

To form the basis or foundation of something.

Examples

Please underline the key terms in the document for better readability.

The professor asked us to underline the main thesis statement in our essays.

Synonyms

emphasize underscore highlight stress accentuate foreground feature

Antonyms

ignore downplay neglect overlook deemphasize minimize obscure