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punctuate

punc.tu.ate \'p*n(k)-ch*-.wa-t\ \-.wa-t-*r\ vb [ML punctuatus, pp. of 
   punctuare to point, provide with punctuation] marks, fr. L punctus point 1: 
   to mark or divide (written matter) with punctuation marks  2: to break into 
   or interrupt at intervals : EMPHASIZE  : to use punctuation marks  - 
   punc.tu.a.tor n