Words / C1

i-NUNS-ee-ayt/ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

To enunciate is to pronounce words clearly, or to state an idea clearly and carefully: enunciate the cap, enunciate a rule. State is everyday; a vibe of space is not an occupancy number.

Meaning

To pronounce words clearly, or to state an idea clearly and carefully.

Examples

• “Enunciate the occupancy cap in the minute; a vibe of space is not a number.”
• “State is everyday. Articulate is the close twin. A vibe is a mood. A number on a certificate is the rule. Write the figure; then polish the clause if the board still wants colour.”

Good to know

Pronounce or state clearly. Everyday: state. A vibe ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

pronounce, articulate, state

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