eloquate

English

Etymology

Back-formation from eloquent +‎ -ate.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛləkweɪt/

Verb

eloquate (third-person singular simple present eloquates, present participle eloquating, simple past and past participle eloquated)

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