Definition

Verb: - To express or articulate something, typically thoughts, feelings, or ideas, by putting them into words or another form of expression.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the act of moving a thought or feeling from an internal state to an external, communicable form. It often implies giving clear, deliberate, or formal expression to something that was previously unspoken or undefined.

Examples

• Verb:
  • She finally gave voice to her long-held fears about the project's direction.
  • The artist gave voice to the community's frustration through a powerful mural.
  • He struggled to give voice to the complex emotions he was feeling.

Advanced Usage

• "to give voice to [something]": This is the standard construction, where the object is the abstract concept (e.g., a concern, hope, idea) being expressed.
  • The new policy aims to give voice to the concerns of minority groups.

Variants and Related Words

• Voice (verb): To express or give utterance to.
  • The committee voiced its unanimous approval.

Synonyms

• Articulate: To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.
• Express: To convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures and conduct.
• Formulate: To create or prepare methodically, often referring to putting thoughts into words.
• Utter: To make a sound or say something.

Related Phrases

• Find one's voice: To develop the ability or confidence to express one's opinions or artistic style.
  • After years of practice, the young writer finally found her voice.

Verb

1. put into words or an expression
   • He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees