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articulate

[ahr-tik-yuh-lit, ahr-tik-yuh-leyt] / ɑrˈtɪk yə lɪt, ɑrˈtɪk yəˌleɪt /
ADJECTIVE
clearly, coherently spoken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coherent eloquent expressive fluent well-spoken
STRONG
clear
WEAK
comprehensible definite distinct intelligible lucid meaningful understandable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inarticulate
WEAK
misrepresented unclear unintelligible
VERB
say clearly, coherently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enunciate express utter
STRONG
mouth pronounce say speak state talk verbalize vocalize voice
WEAK
sound off
Antonyms
STRONG
ask be quiet listen question
WEAK
bumble disconnect misrepresent misspeak
VERB
connect
Synonyms
STRONG
concatenate couple hinge integrate join link
WEAK
fit together
Antonyms
STRONG
disconnect disjoin divide separate
WEAK
bumble misrepresent misspeak

Example Sentences

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"He's very articulate, very educated," said Laura McGarraugh, 52, an emergency room nurse from Austin.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Traders who can articulate a position in plain language will be skilled at prompting.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

"We have an opportunity to articulate a vision for how to do things better and build consensus around it."

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

So much of attraction exists in the realm of the ineffable, but if I had to articulate what drew me to her, the answer might be the image of her smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

I have my own ideas, plans and ideals, but am unable to articulate them yet.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.