enunciatein a sentencegrouped by contextual meaning
enunciate as in: enunciate while speaking
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They had lost the ability to enunciate words but could still mimic a range of human vocal sounds, from a child's high-pitched warble to a man's deep tones.
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enunciate = say words in such a way that they can be understood
enunciate as in: enunciate the plan
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"Prejudice," she enunciated carefully.
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enunciated = said
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RADIO MAN Excuse me, Mr.—uh, Colonel Brady; would you ...uh ...point more in the direction of the enunciator?† (source)
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As Clennam had a purpose in remaining, he said what he could responsive to these sentiments, and stood at the window with their enunciator, while Maggy and her Little Mother washed the tea-service and cleared it away.† (source)
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Then I cleared my throat and said my log-in pass phrase, being careful to enunciate: "You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada."† (source)
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"There was an anonymous tip that you stole a car," he enunciated slowly.† (source)
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"Every sinner must be punished in a manner befitting his sin!" the cleric repeated into the mike, lowering his voice, enunciating each word slowly, dramatically.† (source)
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Drunk," Alaska said slowly, as if enunciation required great effort.† (source)standard suffix: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.
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'Not until I finish,' he said, trying to enunciate each word carefully.† (source)
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Today, though, he enunciates the words with a measured clarity, like he's addressing an audience.† (source)
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He enunciated every syllable, as if he were talking to someone mentally handicapped.† (source)
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Ye spoke slowly, enunciating every word, as though afraid the child she was teaching had trouble, understanding.† (source)
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He recognized the careful enunciation of letters by those, like himself, who could not read but had memorized the letters of their name.† (source)
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And of course you shouldn't have trouble with any answer if you enunciate.† (source)
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She enunciates each word carefully, as if it's a speech she has memorized.† (source)
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