Utter
/ˈʌtər/verb
To say something out loud.
He uttered a cry of surprise when he saw the gift.
Often appears as...
- utter a word
- utter a sound
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotive Expression
Used to express strong emotions, often in a dramatic or noticeable way.
She uttered a scream that echoed through the house.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Aloud
Always implies that the words are spoken out loud, not thought or written.
In the play, the character utters her secret thoughts.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Chatter
Often used for single statements or sounds, rather than continuous speech.
He rarely utters more than a few words at meetings.
Compare with
articulatedeclareemitexpresspronouncesayspeakvocalize
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