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to elocute

to elocute

1 9.9
To speak or read aloud with a clear voice and feeling
  • verb
  • /ɪˈloʊkjut/
  • Archaic
translation icon : elocutar
  • No pun elocuted.

Examples

  • The teacher encouraged her students to elocute their ideas with confidence during presentations.

  • In the debate, she was able to elocute her arguments clearly and persuasively.

  • During the speech, the politician sought to elocute his vision for the future in a manner that inspired the audience.

Synonyms

to articulate
vsto elocute
45 4.4

To pronounce words clearly so others understand

is more theatrical and focuses on expressive delivery

Antonyms

to mumble
103 4.9

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

How Expressive

to declaim
  • Formal
4 8.2
to elocute
  • Archaic
1 9.9
to articulate
45 4.4
to speak
∞ 1.0
to mumble
103 4.9

Surface Forms

elocute infinitive
elocuted past
elocuted past participle
elocuting present participle
elocutes third person singular

Morphology

elocute = locution (opaque) = e + locute

The prefix 'e-' does not transparently convey the meaning of 'to speak or recite' to learners familiar with 'locution'.

Etymology

The word elocute comes from Latin parts e- 'out' and locut 'speak', and it is related to familiar words like eloquent and elocution. So to elocute is to 'speak out' in a clear, careful way that shows feeling.