Fathers, while they do not verbalize as much as mothers do, tend to be more direct and use fewer words. (thespruce.com)
But I felt off, even though I couldn't quite verbalize what had me feeling that way. (romper.com)
When an older preschooler / early elementary - aged child is about to have a meltdown, I first try to help them begin to recognize those feelings by verbalizing for them, «I see you're feeling upset. (littleheartsbooks.com)