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articulate
verb
To express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
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The spokesperson could articulate the group's concerns without exaggeration.
Before a public reading, Leon asked his writing group for candor about the opening chapter. He valued honest observations more than polite reassurance. Eva praised its brevity but could not yet articulate why one conversation felt unnatural.
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adjective
Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
An articulate speaker made the complicated proposal easy to follow.
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articulatenessnoun
The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Her articulateness helped the audience follow an unfamiliar argument.
The student host's articulateness helped listeners follow a complicated explanation of how the borrowed recordings would be credited.
articulationnoun
The clear expression of an idea in words, or the production of distinct speech sounds.
Her articulation of the problem gave the group a useful starting point.
A student association asked Leila to rewrite its guide to reserving rehearsal rooms. Her articulation of the process improved when she explained who should send each request and when a reply would arrive.
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