unterstreichen
Translation
to underline, to emphasise, to stress, to highlight
Examples
Er unterstrich das wichtige Wort im Satz.
He underlined the important word in the sentence.
Sie unterstrich die Bedeutung der Pünktlichkeit.
She emphasised the importance of punctuality.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) unterstreichen to underline sth. He underlined every unknown word.
((et4)) unterstreichen to emphasise sth. The boss emphasised the importance of the deadline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: betonen (to stress), hervorheben (to highlight)
Etymology
From 'unter' (under) + 'streichen' (to strike, draw a line). Literally 'to draw a line under'.
Memory Tips
Visualize physically drawing a line *under* a word to remember both its literal meaning and the figurative meaning of 'to emphasise'.