Pointieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Pointieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "emphasize", "highlight" or "underscore".

Essential properties of "pointieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: pointieren
Simple past: pointierte
Participle: pointiert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "pointieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stress or draw attention to a particular detail"

Definition: "To emphasize or highlight a specific aspect of something."
Translation(s): emphasize, highlight, underscore, accentuate, point up
Synonym(s): betonen, hervorheben, unterstreichen
Antonym(s): verbergen, verschweigen
Related word(s): Akzent, Betonung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Redner pointierte die wichtigsten Argumente seiner Rede.The speaker emphasized the most important arguments of his speech.
In seinem Artikel pointiert der Autor die gesellschaftlichen Missstände.In his article, the author highlights social grievances.
Die Künstlerin pointiert die Farben in ihrem Gemälde, um Emotionen zu verstärken.The artist emphasizes the colors in her painting to enhance emotions.

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