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enunciate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnʌnsɪeɪt/

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Definition of enunciate

verb

[with object]

say or pronounce clearly:she enunciated each word slowly
express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms:a written document enunciating this policy

Derivatives

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Origin:

mid 16th century (as enunciation): from Latin enuntiat- 'announced clearly', from the verb enuntiare, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + nuntiare 'announce' (from nuntius 'messenger')