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DictionaryutterExpress aloud
verb

utter

To say or express aloud.

She utters a quiet word of thanks.

Etymology
utterMiddle Englishto put out

The older verb concerns putting something outward. Uttering words sends them out as audible speech.

More examples

  • He never uttered a complaint.
  • The child uttered a surprised cry.
  • Not a sound was uttered during the announcement.

Forms

utter · utters · uttered · uttering

utterance noun — something spoken aloud

Similar words

say
The ordinary verb.
voice
Express an opinion or feeling aloud.