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articulate vs tell

tell vs articulate

articulate is an adjective but tell is not an adjective.

articulate and tell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
articulate No Yes Yes No
tell No No Yes No
As verbs, tell is a hypernym of articulate; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than articulate:
  • articulate: express or state clearly
  • tell: express in words
Other hypernyms of articulate include say, state.
articulate (adjective) tell (adjective)
expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
consisting of segments held together by joints
articulate (verb) tell (verb)
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way discern or comprehend
express or state clearly mark as different
put into words or an expression let something be known
provide with a joint narrate or give a detailed account of
unite by forming a joint or joints give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Difference between articulate and tell

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