Phrasing - English meaning

adjective

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

Usage examples:

An articulate account of their experiences

verb

Pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly.

Usage examples:

He articulated each word with precision

adjective

Expressing or able to express things easily and clearly

Usage examples:

The first lady was an intelligent and articulate spokeswoman for a lot of causes., she has not yet …

verb

Share or exchange information, news, or ideas.

Usage examples:

The prisoner was forbidden to communicate with his family

verb

Transfer to another

verb

To give messages or information to others through speech, writing, body movements, or signals

Usage examples:

[ t ] she said we should communicate our requests in writing rather than over the telephone., [ i ]…

verb

Transport or carry to a place.

Usage examples:

Pipes were laid to convey water to the house

noun

A long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on.

Usage examples:

I sat in an armchair and they sat on the couch

verb

Express (something) in language of a specified style.

Usage examples:

The assurances were couched in general terms

verb

Treat (a cataract) by pushing the lens of the eye downwards and backwards, out of line with the pupil.

Usage examples:

Cataracts, when simple, are to be couched

verb

Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.

Usage examples:

He expressed complete satisfaction

adjective

Operating at high speed.

Usage examples:

Executives have their own express lift direct to floor 42

adverb

By express train or delivery service.

Usage examples:

I got my wife to send my gloves express to the hotel

verb

Create or prepare methodically.

Usage examples:

The government has formulated a policy on waste management

verb

Prepare according to instructions

verb

To create something, esp. by putting together different parts

Usage examples:

The administration said it was formulating a new policy for the middle east., new drugs are being f…

noun

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Usage examples:

His mother stood in the frame of the kitchen door, hands on her hips and a grim expression on her f…

verb

Place (a picture or photograph) in a frame.

Usage examples:

He had had the photo framed

noun

A set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgements can be made.

Usage examples:

The observer interprets what he sees in terms of his own cultural frame of reference

verb

Utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction.

Usage examples:

‘thank you,’ he said

exclamation

Used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question.

Usage examples:

Say, did you notice any blood?

noun

An opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings.

Usage examples:

She let him have his say

noun

A particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way.

Usage examples:

Different styles of management

verb

Archaic term for stylus (sense 2).

suffix

(forming adjectives and adverbs) in a manner characteristic of.

Usage examples:

Family-style

verb

Communicate information to someone in spoken or written words.

Usage examples:

I told her you were coming

noun

(especially in poker) an unconscious action that is thought to betray an attempted deception.

Usage examples:

But i think you could waste a poker lifetime looking for tells like those.

noun

(in the middle east) an artificial mound formed by the accumulated remains of ancient settlements.

Usage examples:

He narrowly escaped being blown up by a mine when he was exploring a tell outside the city.

adjective

Complete; absolute.

Usage examples:

Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement

verb

Make (a sound) with one's voice.

Usage examples:

He uttered an exasperated snort

adjective

Complete or extreme

Usage examples:

What an utter fool i was!, she felt isolated and utterly alone., she sat through the entire meeting…

verb

Express (ideas or feelings) in words, especially by speaking out loud.

Usage examples:

They are unable to verbalize their real feelings

verb

To express ideas, opinions, or emotions in words

Usage examples:

He found it hard to verbalize his feelings towards his son.

noun

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

Usage examples:

I don't like the word ‘unofficial’

verb

Express (something spoken or written) in particular words.

Usage examples:

He words his request in a particularly ironic way

exclamation

Used to express agreement or affirmation.

Usage examples:

Word, that's a good record, man