articulates

verb

Definition of articulatesnext
present tense third-person singular of articulate
1
as in speaks
to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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2
as in expresses
to convey in appropriate or telling terms an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration

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3
as in utters
to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

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  1. speaks
  2. tells
  3. discusses
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  • This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That speaks to some of the nuances some of the current and former players brought up, echoed by fans online.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
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  • Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tells
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  • Smith, a mental-health counselor and flower-essence therapist, discusses prayer as a method for finding language that resonates with our intentions.
    Kristin Auble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
  • General manager Ryan Poles listens as Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren discusses the team’s coaching search during a news conference at Halas Hall.
    Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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