articulate

🇺🇸 /ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
verb
C1

to say what you think or feel clearly

He could articulate his ideas well in the meeting.

C1

to speak or say words clearly

She took care to articulate every word so everyone could understand.

R

to connect or fit together

The training program is designed to articulate with real-world needs.

R

to join or be joined at a joint

The bones articulate to allow movement.

adjective
R

able to express thoughts clearly

She is an articulate speaker who can explain complex topics simply.

R

clear and easy to understand

His speech was articulate and easy to follow.

translation

v. to say what you think or feel clearly; to speak or say words clearly; to connect or fit together; to join or be joined at a joint
adj. able to express thoughts clearly; clear and easy to understand

Word Forms

3rd Present articulates
Past articulated
Perfect articulated
Progressive articulating