Verb
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express or state clearly
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unite by forming a joint or joints
"the ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones"
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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?"
- sound out -
put into words or an expression
"He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
- give voice -
provide with a joint
"the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
Adjective
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consisting of segments held together by joints
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expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
"articulate speech"
"an articulate orator"
"articulate beings"