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BOLDFACE
boldface, bold face, bold
(noun) a typeface with thick heavy lines
boldface
(verb) print in boldface
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
boldface (countable and uncountable, plural boldfaces)
(typography) A font that is dark, having a high ratio of ink to white space, written or drawn with thick strong lines.
Verb
boldface (third-person singular simple present boldfaces, present participle boldfacing, simple past and past participle boldfaced)
To print or write in a boldfaced font.
Synonyms
• embolden
Source: Wiktionary
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