enunciate
enun·ci·ate
verb \ē-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt\enun·ci·at·edenun·ci·at·ing
Definition of ENUNCIATE
transitive verb
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: articulate, pronounce <enunciate all the syllables>
intransitive verb
: to utter articulate sounds
— enun·cia·ble \-ˈnən(t)-sē-ə-bəl, -ˈnən-ch(ē-)ə-\ adjective
— enun·ci·a·tion \-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən\ noun
— enun·ci·a·tor \-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌā-tər\ noun
Examples of ENUNCIATE
- He set out to enunciate the basic principles of his system.
- enunciate a basic set of beliefs
- Children should be taught to enunciate clearly.
Origin of ENUNCIATE
Latin enuntiatus, past participle of enuntiare to report, declare, from e- + nuntiare to report — more at announce
First Known Use: 1623
Related to ENUNCIATE
Synonyms: articulate
Related Words: express, pronounce, say, speak, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, voice; speak out, speak up
Rhymes with ENUNCIATE
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