Eloquate

//ˈɛləkweɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To convey meaning with complete clarity and perfect grammar and punctuation. US, proscribed, rare, transitive
"He wanted to eloquate his thoughts on the subject of etymology."

Example

"He wanted to eloquate his thoughts on the subject of etymology."

Etymology

Back-formation from eloqu(ent) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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