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enunciate
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enunciate as in:  enunciate while speaking

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.  (source)
enunciate = say words in such a way that they can be understood

enunciate as in:  enunciate the plan

"Prejudice," she enunciated carefully.  (source)
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • "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)
  • 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.
  • 'Not until I finish,' he said, trying to enunciate each word carefully.†  (source)
  • Today, though, he enunciates the words with a measured clarity, like he's addressing an audience.†  (source)
  • He enunciated every syllable, as if he were talking to someone mentally handicapped.†  (source)
  • Ye spoke slowly, enunciating every word, as though afraid the child she was teaching had trouble, understanding.†  (source)
  • He recognized the careful enunciation of letters by those, like himself, who could not read but had memorized the letters of their name.†  (source)
  • And of course you shouldn't have trouble with any answer if you enunciate.†  (source)
  • She enunciates each word carefully, as if it's a speech she has memorized.†  (source)
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