Synonyms of underline

underline

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌlīn 

as in to emphasize

to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display

the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• reinforce
• underscore
• deepen
• enhance
• accentuate
• stress
• italicize
• bring out
• strengthen
• amplify
• maximize
• supplement
• augment
• heighten
• reenforce
• enlarge
• magnify
• boost
• enliven
• jazz (up)
• beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• minimize
• tone (down)
• de-emphasize
• decrease
• diminish
• understate
• lessen
• weaken
• subdue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underline

Still, the Europeans underlined the importance of the moment. —TIME, 6 Mar. 2025

Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, has seized the moment after the return of Donald Trump to the White House put the transatlantic alliance in turmoil and underlined the urgency for Europe to strengthen its own defenses. —Reuters, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025

Various statistics underline rural-urban divide that has been exacerbated by the Governor's decisions. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025

For any title to rack up that many stays on any Billboard roster is nearly unheard of, and that placement once again underlines just how massively popular Wicked remains on the Great White Way. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025