Utter: meaning, definitions and examples

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utter

 

[ ˈʌtər ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.