Dictionary definition for: Articulate
1. (v) provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
2. (a) expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language; "articulate speech" "an articulate orator" "articulate beings"
3. (v) put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
4. (a) consisting of segments held together by joints
5. (v) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way" "I cannot say "zip wire" "Can the child sound out this complicated word?"
6. (v) express or state clearly
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