articulate vs say

articulate

verb
  • To explain; to put into words; to make something specific. 

  • To bend or hinge something at intervals, or to allow or build something so that it can bend. 

  • To make clear or effective. 

  • To speak clearly; to enunciate. 

  • to form a joint or connect by joints 

  • to attack a note, as by tonguing, slurring, bowing, etc. 

noun
  • An animal of the subkingdom Articulata. 

adj
  • Speaking in a clear and effective manner. 

  • Distinctly marked off. 

  • Clear; effective. 

  • Consisting of segments united by joints. 

say

verb
  • To indicate in a written form. 

  • Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis. 

  • To tell, either verbally or in writing. 

  • To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact. 

  • To recite. 

  • To pronounce. 

  • To try; to assay. 

  • To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker. 

  • To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply. 

noun
  • Tried quality; temper; proof. 

  • A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision. 

  • Essay; trial; attempt. 

  • Trial by sample; assay; specimen. 

  • A strainer for milk. 

intj
  • Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion 

adv
  • Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach. 

  • For example; let us assume. 

How often have the words articulate and say occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )