To articulate an idea is to put it into words clearly enough for someone else to understand. The word also works as an adjective. An articulate speaker can express a thought clearly, even when the idea takes time to explain.
Use articulate as a verb or adjective
- Verb. Leah articulated why the revised schedule would leave too little time for setup. She explained the reason for her concern.
- Adjective. Leah gave an articulate explanation of the setup problem. The word describes the way she explained it.
Put a vague concern into words
Begin with the point you want to convey. If The schedule feels off is all you have, ask what specifically causes trouble. We have 20 minutes to set up, but the tables usually take half an hour makes the concern clear. That detail gives others something they can discuss or check. See clarity for more revision examples.
