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enunciate definition

enun·ci·ate (ē nun′sē āt′, i-; also, -s̸hē-)

transitive verb enunciated -·at′ed, enunciating -·at′·ing

  1. to state definitely; express in a systematic way to enunciate a theory
  2. to announce; proclaim
  3. to pronounce (words), esp. clearly and distinctly

Etymology: < L enuntiatus, pp. of enuntiare < e-, out + nuntiare, to announce < nuntius, a messenger

intransitive verb

to pronounce words, esp. clearly and distinctly; articulate

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