Meaning & use

Articulates

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Expresses an idea or feeling clearly and effectively, or connects by a joint.

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The candidate articulates her policy positions with impressive clarity.

The skeleton's arm articulates at the elbow and shoulder.

A note on using this word

Third-person singular of 'articulate,' used for both clear speech and physical joints connecting.

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