Utter: meaning, definitions and examples

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utter

 

[ ˈʌtər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speak

To speak or pronounce something clearly and distinctly.

Synonyms

articulate, express, pronounce

Examples of usage

  • She uttered her name so softly that I could barely hear it.
  • He uttered a cry of pain as he fell to the ground.
Context #2 | Verb

make known

To make something known or express something aloud.

Synonyms

communicate, express, voice

Examples of usage

  • He uttered his support for the new policy during the meeting.
  • She uttered her disgust at his behavior in front of everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "utter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pronunciar

🇮🇳 बोलना

🇩🇪 äußern

🇮🇩 mengucapkan

🇺🇦 вимовляти

🇵🇱 wypowiadać

🇯🇵 発話する (hatsu wa suru)

🇫🇷 prononcer

🇪🇸 pronunciar

🇹🇷 söylemek

🇰🇷 말하다 (malhada)

🇸🇦 ينطق (yantaq)

🇨🇿 vyslovovat

🇸🇰 vyslovovať

🇨🇳 说 (shuō)

🇸🇮 izgovarjati

🇮🇸 segja

🇰🇿 айту

🇬🇪 თქმა (tkma)

🇦🇿 demək

🇲🇽 pronunciar

Etymology

The word 'utter' originated from the Old English word 'ūtian' which meant 'to put out, show, or disclose'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include expressions and pronunciations. The word has been used in English language for centuries, evolving in pronunciation and spelling to its current form.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,937 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.