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e·nun·ci·ate / iˈnənsēˌāt/ • v. [tr.] say or pronounce clearly: she enunciated each word slowly. ∎  express (a proposition or theory) in clear or definite terms: a written document enunciating this policy. ∎  proclaim: a prophet enunciating the Lord's wisdom.DERIVATIVES: e·nun·ci·a·tion / iˌnənsēˈāshən/ n.e·nun·ci·a·tive / iˈnənsēətiv; -ˌātiv/ adj.e·nun·ci·a·tor / -ˌātər/ n.