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Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense articulates, present participle articulating, past tense, past participle articulatedpronunciation note: The adjective is pronounced (ɑːʳtɪkjʊlət). The verb is pronounced (ɑːʳtɪkjʊleɪt).

1. adjective

If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.

[approval]

She is an articulate young woman.

The child was unable to offer an articulate description of what she had witnessed.

Synonyms: expressive, clear, effective, vocal More Synonyms of articulate

articulacy (ɑːʳtɪkjʊləsi) uncountable noun

To start a revolution, you need discipline, incisiveness and articulacy.

Synonyms: expressiveness, clarity, coherence, fluency More Synonyms of articulate

2. verb

When you articulate your ideas or feelings, you express them clearly in words.

[formal]

The president has been accused of failing to articulate an overall vision in foreignaffairs. [VERB noun]

[Also VERB wh]

3. verb

If you articulate something, you say it very clearly, so that each word or syllable can be heard.

He articulated each syllable carefully. [VERB noun]

[Also VERB]

Synonyms: pronounce, say, talk, speak More Synonyms of articulate

More Synonyms of articulate

articulate in British English

adjective (ɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt)

able to express oneself fluently and coherently

an articulate lecturer

having the power of speech

distinct, clear, or definite; well-constructed

an articulate voice

an articulate document

4. zoology

(of arthropods and higher vertebrates) possessing joints or jointed segments

verb (ɑːˈtɪkjʊˌleɪt)

to speak or enunciate (words, syllables, etc) clearly and distinctly

6. (transitive)

to express coherently in words

7. (intransitive) zoology

to be jointed or form a joint

8. (transitive)

to separate into jointed segments

Derived forms

articulately (arˈticulately)

adverb

articulateness (arˈticulateness) or articulacy (arˈticulacy)

noun

Word origin

C16: from Latin articulāre to divide into joints; see article

articulate in American English

(ɑrˈtɪkjulɪt; ɑrˈtɪkjəlɪt; for v., ˈɑrˈtɪkjuˌleɪt; ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪt)

adjective

having parts connected by joints; jointed

: usually arˈticuˌlated

made up of distinct syllables or words that have meaning, as human speech

able to speak

expressing oneself easily and clearly

well formulated; clearly presented

an articulate argument

verb transitiveWord forms: arˈticuˌlated or arˈticuˌlating

to put together by joints; joint

to arrange in connected sequence; fit together; correlate

to articulate a science program for all grades

to utter distinctly; pronounce carefully; enunciate

to express clearly

10. Phonetics

to produce (a speech sound) by moving an articulator

verb intransitive

11.

to speak distinctly; pronounce clearly

12.

to be jointed or connected

13. Phonetics

to produce a speech sound

Derived forms

articulately (arˈticulately)

adverb

articulateness (arˈticulateness)

noun or arˈticulacy (ɑrˌtɪkjuləsi; ɑrˈtɪkjələsi)

articulative (arˈticuˌlative) (ɑrˈtɪkjuˌleɪtɪv; ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪv)

adjective

Word origin

L articulatus, pp. of articulare, to separate into joints, utter distinctly < articulus: see article

Examples of 'articulate' in a sentence
articulate

You were always articulate, you've seen a lot of the world.Ricarda Mommsen died about twenty minutes later without saying anything else articulate.But her own beliefs ran too deep to be overturned by a priest, no matter how clever or articulate.

In other languages
articulate

British English: articulate ADJECTIVE

If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.

She is an articulate young woman.

American English: articulate
Brazilian Portuguese: articulado
Chinese: 善表达的
European Spanish: que se expresa bien
French: qui s'exprime bien
German: redegewandt
Italian: che si esprime bene
Japanese: 優れた表現力のある
Korean: 분명한
European Portuguese: articulado
Latin American Spanish: que se expresa bien

British English: articulate VERB

When you articulate your ideas or feelings, you express them clearly in words.

The president has been accused of failing to articulate an overall vision in foreign affairs.

American English: articulate
Brazilian Portuguese: articular
Chinese: 表达
European Spanish: expresar
French: articuler
German: darlegen
Italian: esprimere efficacemente
Japanese: はっきり表現できる
Korean: 말로 표현하다
European Portuguese: articular
Latin American Spanish: expresar

Chinese translation of 'articulate'

articulate

(adjɑːˈtɪkjulɪt; vbɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt)

adj

[person] 表达(達)能力强(強)的 (biǎodá nénglì qiáng de)
[speech, writing] 表达(達)清楚的 (biǎodá qīngchǔ de)

vt

(frm, = express) [feelings, ideas] 明确(確)表达(達) (míngquè biǎodá)
(= pronounce) 清晰地发(發)音 (qīngxī de fāyīn)

(adjective) in the sense of expressive

Definition

distinct, clear, or definite

He is an articulate young man.

Synonyms

expressive

clear

The book is clear, readable and amply illustrated.

effective

vocal

He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the decision.

meaningful

understandable

He writes in a simple and understandable way.

coherent

She's so calm when she speaks in public. I wish I could be that coherent.

persuasive

fluent

He is fluent in Arabic, French and English.

eloquent

She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner.

lucid

His prose is always lucid and compelling.

comprehensible

He spoke abruptly, in barely comprehensible Arabic.

communicative

intelligible

She moaned faintly but made no intelligible response.

Opposites

halting

silent

unclear

dumb

mute

faltering

mumbled

stammering

hesitant

incomprehensible

stuttering

unintelligible

speechless

incoherent

tongue-tied

indistinct

voiceless

poorly-spoken

1 (verb) in the sense of express

Definition

to express coherently in words

He failed to articulate an overall vision.

Synonyms

express

He expressed grave concern at their attitude.

say

She said she was very impressed.

tell

state

Clearly state your address and telephone number.

word

If I had written the letter, I might have worded it differently.

speak

declare

He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.

phrase

The speech was carefully phrased.

communicate

assert

We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.

pronounce

A specialist has pronounced him fully fit.

They took time to pronounce their verdict.

utter

couch

This time the proposal was couched as an ultimatum.

put across

enunciate

put into words

verbalize

asseverate (formal)

2 (verb) in the sense of pronounce

Definition

to speak clearly and distinctly

She articulated each syllable.

Synonyms

pronounce

Have I pronounced your name correctly?

say

I hope you didn't say anything about me.

talk

The boys all began to talk at once.

speak

The very act of speaking the words gave him comfort.

voice

Scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed to humans.

utter

They departed without uttering a word.

enunciate

She enunciated each word slowly and carefully.

vocalize

enounce

Additional synonyms

in the sense of assert

Definition

to state or declare

We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.

Synonyms

state,

argue,

maintain,

declare,

allege,

swear,

pronounce,

contend,

affirm,

profess,

attest,

predicate,

postulate,

avow,

aver,

asseverate (formal),

avouch (archaic)

in the sense of asseverate

Definition

to declare solemnly

Synonyms

declare,

state,

maintain,

protest,

swear,

assert,

pronounce,

affirm,

profess,

attest,

predicate,

avow,

aver,

avouch (archaic)

in the sense of clear

Definition

perceptive; alert

The book is clear, readable and amply illustrated.

Synonyms

comprehensible,

explicit,

articulate,

understandable,

coherent,

lucid,

user-friendly,

intelligible

Synonyms of 'articulate'

articulate

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单词	articulate
释义	Trends of articulate View usage for: articulate Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense articulates, present participle articulating, past tense, past participle articulatedpronunciation note: The adjective is pronounced (ɑːʳtɪkjʊlət). The verb is pronounced (ɑːʳtɪkjʊleɪt). 1. adjective If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well. [approval] She is an articulate young woman. The child was unable to offer an articulate description of what she had witnessed. Synonyms: expressive, clear, effective, vocal More Synonyms of articulate articulacy (ɑːʳtɪkjʊləsi) uncountable noun To start a revolution, you need discipline, incisiveness and articulacy. Synonyms: expressiveness, clarity, coherence, fluency More Synonyms of articulate 2. verb When you articulate your ideas or feelings, you express them clearly in words. [formal] The president has been accused of failing to articulate an overall vision in foreignaffairs. [VERB noun] [Also VERB wh] 3. verb If you articulate something, you say it very clearly, so that each word or syllable can be heard. He articulated each syllable carefully. [VERB noun] [Also VERB] Synonyms: pronounce, say, talk, speak More Synonyms of articulate More Synonyms of articulate articulate in British English adjective (ɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt) 1. able to express oneself fluently and coherently an articulate lecturer 2. having the power of speech 3. distinct, clear, or definite; well-constructed an articulate voice an articulate document 4. zoology (of arthropods and higher vertebrates) possessing joints or jointed segments verb (ɑːˈtɪkjʊˌleɪt) 5. to speak or enunciate (words, syllables, etc) clearly and distinctly 6. (transitive) to express coherently in words 7. (intransitive) zoology to be jointed or form a joint 8. (transitive) to separate into jointed segments Derived forms articulately (arˈticulately) adverb articulateness (arˈticulateness) or articulacy (arˈticulacy) noun Word origin C16: from Latin articulāre to divide into joints; see article articulate in American English (ɑrˈtɪkjulɪt; ɑrˈtɪkjəlɪt; for v., ˈɑrˈtɪkjuˌleɪt; ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪt) adjective 1. having parts connected by joints; jointed : usually arˈticuˌlated 2. made up of distinct syllables or words that have meaning, as human speech 3. able to speak 4. expressing oneself easily and clearly 5. well formulated; clearly presented an articulate argument verb transitiveWord forms: arˈticuˌlated or arˈticuˌlating 6. to put together by joints; joint 7. to arrange in connected sequence; fit together; correlate to articulate a science program for all grades 8. to utter distinctly; pronounce carefully; enunciate 9. to express clearly 10. Phonetics to produce (a speech sound) by moving an articulator verb intransitive 11. to speak distinctly; pronounce clearly 12. to be jointed or connected 13. Phonetics to produce a speech sound Derived forms articulately (arˈticulately) adverb articulateness (arˈticulateness) noun or arˈticulacy (ɑrˌtɪkjuləsi; ɑrˈtɪkjələsi) articulative (arˈticuˌlative) (ɑrˈtɪkjuˌleɪtɪv; ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪv) adjective Word origin L articulatus, pp. of articulare, to separate into joints, utter distinctly < articulus: see article Examples of 'articulate' in a sentence articulate You were always articulate, you've seen a lot of the world. NULL DARE CALL IT TREASON (2001) Ricarda Mommsen died about twenty minutes later without saying anything else articulate. Hilton, John Buxton PASSION IN THE PEAK (2001) But her own beliefs ran too deep to be overturned by a priest, no matter how clever or articulate. Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001) In other languages articulate British English: articulate ADJECTIVE If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well. She is an articulate young woman. American English: articulate Brazilian Portuguese: articulado Chinese: 善表达的 European Spanish: que se expresa bien French: qui s'exprime bien German: redegewandt Italian: che si esprime bene Japanese: 優れた表現力のある Korean: 분명한 European Portuguese: articulado Latin American Spanish: que se expresa bien British English: articulate VERB When you articulate your ideas or feelings, you express them clearly in words. The president has been accused of failing to articulate an overall vision in foreign affairs. American English: articulate Brazilian Portuguese: articular Chinese: 表达 European Spanish: expresar French: articuler German: darlegen Italian: esprimere efficacemente Japanese: はっきり表現できる Korean: 말로 표현하다 European Portuguese: articular Latin American Spanish: expresar Chinese translation of 'articulate' articulate (adjɑːˈtɪkjulɪt; vbɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt) adj [person] 表达(達)能力强(強)的 (biǎodá nénglì qiáng de) [speech, writing] 表达(達)清楚的 (biǎodá qīngchǔ de) vt (frm, = express) [feelings, ideas] 明确(確)表达(達) (míngquè biǎodá) (= pronounce) 清晰地发(發)音 (qīngxī de fāyīn) (adjective) in the sense of expressive Definition distinct, clear, or definite He is an articulate young man. Synonyms expressive clear The book is clear, readable and amply illustrated. effective vocal He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the decision. meaningful understandable He writes in a simple and understandable way. coherent She's so calm when she speaks in public. I wish I could be that coherent. persuasive fluent He is fluent in Arabic, French and English. eloquent She made a very eloquent speech at the dinner. lucid His prose is always lucid and compelling. comprehensible He spoke abruptly, in barely comprehensible Arabic. communicative intelligible She moaned faintly but made no intelligible response. Opposites halting , silent , unclear , dumb , mute , faltering , mumbled , stammering , hesitant , incomprehensible , stuttering , unintelligible , speechless , incoherent , tongue-tied , indistinct , voiceless , poorly-spoken 1 (verb) in the sense of express Definition to express coherently in words He failed to articulate an overall vision. Synonyms express He expressed grave concern at their attitude. say She said she was very impressed. tell state Clearly state your address and telephone number. word If I had written the letter, I might have worded it differently. speak declare He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world. phrase The speech was carefully phrased. communicate assert We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment. pronounce A specialist has pronounced him fully fit. They took time to pronounce their verdict. utter couch This time the proposal was couched as an ultimatum. put across enunciate put into words verbalize asseverate (formal) 2 (verb) in the sense of pronounce Definition to speak clearly and distinctly She articulated each syllable. Synonyms pronounce Have I pronounced your name correctly? say I hope you didn't say anything about me. talk The boys all began to talk at once. speak The very act of speaking the words gave him comfort. voice Scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed to humans. utter They departed without uttering a word. enunciate She enunciated each word slowly and carefully. vocalize enounce Additional synonyms in the sense of assert Definition to state or declare We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment. Synonyms state, argue, maintain, declare, allege, swear, pronounce, contend, affirm, profess, attest, predicate, postulate, avow, aver, asseverate (formal), avouch (archaic) in the sense of asseverate Definition to declare solemnly Synonyms declare, state, maintain, protest, swear, assert, pronounce, affirm, profess, attest, predicate, avow, aver, avouch (archaic) in the sense of clear Definition perceptive; alert The book is clear, readable and amply illustrated. Synonyms comprehensible, explicit, articulate, understandable, coherent, lucid, user-friendly, intelligible Synonyms of 'articulate' articulate Explore 'articulate' in the dictionary
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