el|o|cute

el|o|cute
el|o|cute «EHL uh kyoot», transitive verb, intransitive verb, -cut|ed, -cut|ing.
to say or speak in a declamatory manner; orate: »

[He] elocutes lines that might better be spoken (Time). The amateur cast too would have more opportunity to show their acting ability whereas now they are obliged to richly elocute (London Times).

[back formation < elocution]

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