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Articulate

verb, adjective

Articulate means to express ideas clearly.

10 letters 4 syllables

What does Articulate mean?

Articulate means to express ideas clearly.

Dictionary definition

To express ideas clearly in speech or writing; or able to speak clearly.

Example sentences

Articulate in a sentence

easy

Try to articulate your answer clearly.

medium

The student gave an articulate explanation of the poem.

hard

Strong speakers articulate their ideas with clear words and supporting details.

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What does articulate mean?

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Articulate

Voice settings
Sounds like

ar · tik · yuh · layt · strongest beat: tik

Synonyms

Words like Articulate

expressUse when sharing ideas or feelings.
explainUse when making an idea clear to others.
Antonyms

Opposite words

mumbleUse when speech is unclear.
confuseUse when making an idea harder to understand.
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Word family

Articulate word family

Base word

articulate

verb

articulated

Expressed clearly in the past.

noun

articulation

The act of speaking or expressing ideas clearly.

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