enunciate

enun·ci·ate

verb \ē-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt\

enun·ci·at·edenun·ci·at·ing

Definition of ENUNCIATE

transitive verb

1

a : to make a definite or systematic statement of

b : announce, proclaim <enunciated the new policy>

2

: 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

1. He set out to enunciate the basic principles of his system.
2. enunciate a basic set of beliefs
3. 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

Near Antonyms

falter, grunt, halt, hesitate, maunder, splutter, sputter, stammer, stumble, stutter; mouth, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper; breathe, drawl, gasp

Rhymes with ENUNCIATE

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