utters

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  2. verb express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  3. verb express in speech

Etymology

From utter + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum, and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of verbs). The noun is imitative of the sound of a tool repeatedly striking the surface of an object.

Synonyms

express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to

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