Pronounce upon
verb
To state one's opinion or judgement about something.
The judge was asked to pronounce upon the legality of the proposed action.
Often appears as...
- pronounce upon a matter
- pronounce upon a decision
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To say something formally or officially.
The court will pronounce upon the guilt or innocence of the accused.
Often appears as...
- pronounce upon a verdict
- pronounce upon a sentence
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To state one's opinion or judgement about something.
The judge was asked to pronounce upon the legality of the proposed action.
Often appears as...
- pronounce upon a matter
- pronounce upon a decision
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To say something formally or officially.
The court will pronounce upon the guilt or innocence of the accused.
Often appears as...
- pronounce upon a verdict
- pronounce upon a sentence
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Expected
Intended for situations where personal judgement is requested or expressed.
The critic was invited to pronounce upon the quality of the art exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Casual Use
Use it in formal settings, such as professional or academic discussions.
The committee will pronounce upon the relevance of the research tomorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Modesty Avoidance
Implies confidence in one's authority to evaluate or decide on issues.
As an experienced engineer, she will pronounce upon the bridge's safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Expected
Intended for situations where personal judgement is requested or expressed.
The critic was invited to pronounce upon the quality of the art exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Casual Use
Use it in formal settings, such as professional or academic discussions.
The committee will pronounce upon the relevance of the research tomorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Modesty Avoidance
Implies confidence in one's authority to evaluate or decide on issues.
As an experienced engineer, she will pronounce upon the bridge's safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Expected
Intended for situations where personal judgement is requested or expressed.
The critic was invited to pronounce upon the quality of the art exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Casual Use
Use it in formal settings, such as professional or academic discussions.
The committee will pronounce upon the relevance of the research tomorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Modesty Avoidance
Implies confidence in one's authority to evaluate or decide on issues.
As an experienced engineer, she will pronounce upon the bridge's safety.
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