give voice
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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
- put into words or an expression
- He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees