articulate
Say it: ar-TIK-yuh-layt /ɑrˈtɪkjəleɪt/ · verb
What “articulate” means
Put an idea or feeling clearly into words.
More precisely: To express an idea or feeling clearly in words.
Example: “Journaling helps me articulate what's actually bothering me.”
When to use it
When someone finds clear words for what they think or feel, in everyday conversation or more formal speaking and writing.
It can also mean
As an adjective, it describes someone who expresses ideas clearly and well.
Similar words
express, voice, put into words
Where it comes from
From Latin articulus, "small joint."
Quick check
At a meeting, you finally explain exactly why the proposal worries you. What do you manage to do?
imply or articulate?
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articulate
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