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ar·tic·u·late

articulate

 
 
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: ar tIk y lt
definition: able to speak or express oneself in a clear way.
He was articulate in asking for help.
synonyms:
clear, distinct, enunciated
similar words:
audible, intelligible
 
part of speech: verb
pronunciation: ar tIk y leIt
inflections: articulates, articulating, articulated
definition: to speak or express in a clear way.
She articulated the words with great feeling.
synonyms:
enunciate, pronounce
antonyms:
mumble
similar words:
express, speak
derivations: articulable (adj.), articulated (adj.), articulately (adv.), articulacy (n.), articulateness (n.)