punc·tu·ate 
/ˈpʌŋktʃəˌweɪt/ verb
punc·tu·ates; punc·tu·at·ed; punc·tu·at·ing /ˈpʌŋktʃəˌweɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to use punctuation marks in (a piece of writing)
▪ Do you know how to punctuate a sentence correctly? ▪ an improperly punctuated sentence 2 : to interrupt or occur in (something) repeatedly — usually used as (be) punctuated ▪ Her speech was punctuated by frequent applause.
▪ Do you know how to punctuate a sentence correctly? ▪ an improperly punctuated sentence
