Punctuate (verb)

To use marks or symbols, such as periods, commas, and other punctuation marks, in writing to indicate the structure and meaning of a text.

Origin:

The word punctuate comes from the latin word "punctuare" which means "to point" or "to mark" and originally referred to the use of marks or symbols, such as periods, commas, and other punctuation marks, in writing to indicate the structure and meaning of a text.

Examples:

1. It is important to punctuate your sentences correctly to convey the intended meaning.
2. The author's failure to punctuate made the text difficult to understand.
3. I always have trouble remembering when to use a semicolon.
4. The use of punctuation marks can change the meaning of a sentence.
5. It's crucial to punctuate dialogue correctly to indicate who is speaking.