articulate
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: articulates · articulating · articulated
Sense 1
To make clear or effective.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To speak clearly; to enunciate.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Clear; effective.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Speaking in a clear and effective manner; having both good articulation and good elocution.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “articulate” mean?
To make clear or effective.
Is “articulate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.