articulate
Translation
to express, to pronounce clearly
Examples
He struggled to articulate his feelings.
He struggled to articulate his feelings.
Please articulate your words carefully.
Please articulate your words carefully.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to express (sth.) clearly He struggled to articulate his feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: express, voice, state, pronounce; Antonyms: mumble, mispronounce
Etymology
From Latin 'articulatus', meaning 'to divide into joints, to utter distinctly'. 'Articulus' means 'a joint'.
Memory Tips
Think of an artist creating a piece of art. To 'articulate' is to create clear, well-formed thoughts or sounds, like an artist.