ARTICULATE


Meaning of ARTICULATE in English

I. adjective

1.

Synonyms: vocal 1, oral, sonant, spoken, viva voce, voiced

Related Word: clear, distinct, intelligible

Antonyms: inarticulate; dumb

2.

Synonyms: vocal 3, eloquent, fluent, smooth-spoken

Related Word: meaningful, significant; garrulous, prolix, talkative; uttering, venting

Antonyms: inarticulate

II. verb

1.

Synonyms: integrate 3, concatenate

Related Word: connect, join, relate; methodize, order, organize, systematize; adjust, coordinate, harmonize, regulate; assemble, collect, gather; unify

Contrasted words: dissect, resolve; divide, part, separate

2.

to form speech sounds

regional differences in articulating the letter r

Synonyms: enunciate, phonate, pronounce, say

Related Word: sound, utter

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