to articulate

Examples

• All

• It came from being able to properly articulate my words.

  Alannized

• The Fiesta Cycle parallels this plural vision, articulating many cultures rather than emphasizing only one.

  Academic text (1991)

• I think you have to figure out how to articulate what your dreams are.

  Variety

• Like to hear a young man articulate that statement.

• I, I, it's, it's so difficult for me to articulate this in a clear way.

• Help students identify and articulate clear and focused goals that they can set as new practitioners.

  Academic text (2008)

• I think the question becomes, can you articulate why you're a better option?

  GaryVee

• People don't invest enough time into articulating the things that matter to them.

• Nearly three-fourths of the participants believed that a well-articulated philosophy would improve their effectiveness as teachers.

  Academic text (2013)

• Furthermore, all teachers articulated the importance of analytic writing as a component of instruction.

  Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

S

to say

vsto articulate

∞ 1.0

Speak words to show information or feelings

is more specific about clarity and careful pronunciation than mere stating

P

to pronounce

vsto articulate

194 1.0

To say a word or sound in a certain way

stresses clear expression of ideas as well as correct sounds

S

to speak clearly

vsto articulate

19 1.0

Say words so other people can easily understand you

adds careful word choice and precise sounds beyond voice clarity

E

to enunciate

vsto articulate

10 5.8

To pronounce words clearly so people understand

also focuses on expressing ideas clearly, not only precise sounds

P

to pronounce correctly

vsto articulate

7 2.8

Say words in the correct way so people understand you

covers clear meaning and fluent delivery beyond sound accuracy

S

to sound out

vsto articulate

6 2.8

Say the letters and syllables of a word to help you read and spell it

focuses on clear whole-word speech and idea expression, not letter practice

A

to annunciate

vsto articulate

• Formal

1 8.0

To say something clearly and formally so others know

is more about everyday clear speaking and exact word sounds

E

to elocute

vsto articulate

• Archaic

1 9.9

To speak or read aloud with a clear voice and feeling

is used more broadly, not limited to practiced or performative speech

E

to enounce

vsto articulate

1 9.9

To pronounce words or syllables clearly

leans more toward general clear expression than a speaking style

Antonyms

M

to mumble

116 4.9

To speak in a low, unclear voice that is hard to understand

S

to slur

18 6.3

To speak so the words run together and are hard to understand

How Clear

to articulate

1 4.4

to pronounce

194 1.0

to speak

• Literature

369 6.5

to mumble

116 4.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology