enunciate
verb
enun·ci·ate
ē-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt 
enunciated; enunciating
1
2
: articulate, pronounce
enunciate all the syllables
: to utter articulate sounds
Examples of enunciate in a Sentence
He set out to enunciate the basic principles of his system.
enunciate a basic set of beliefs
Children should be taught to enunciate clearly.
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Stipe now enunciated his lyrics, which shaded into social commentary, while the arrangements drew from a palette that included string sections, mandolins and an increasing reliance on Mills’ textured keyboard parts.
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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition, the Board was asked to provide their understanding of the policies and plans enunciated by the candidates during this campaign and its potential effect on the nation in the next four years.
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But on his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Biden could publicly repeat his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and add a more general pledge, first enunciated in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter, to prevent any attempt by a hostile power to gain control of the Gulf region.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2022
In his 1823 annual address to Congress, President James Monroe enunciated a bedrock principle of American foreign policy that became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition, the Board was asked to provide their understanding of the policies and plans enunciated by the candidates during this campaign and its potential effect on the nation in the next four years.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
But on his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Biden could publicly repeat his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and add a more general pledge, first enunciated in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter, to prevent any attempt by a hostile power to gain control of the Gulf region.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2022
In his 1823 annual address to Congress, President James Monroe enunciated a bedrock principle of American foreign policy that became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Enunciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enunciate. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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enunciate
verb
enun·ci·ate
ē-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt
enunciated; enunciating
1
: to make known publicly : proclaim
2
: to pronounce clearly : articulate
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