boldface

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

bold + face

[edit] Noun

boldface (plural boldfaces)

1. (typography) A font that is dark, having a high ration of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.

[edit] Verb

to boldface (third-person singular simple present boldfaces, present participle boldfacing, simple past and past participle boldfaced)

1. To print, write or draw in a boldfaced font.

   Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.

[edit] Synonyms

• embolden

[edit] Related terms

• italic