to utter

Examples

• All

• Mozart ends the video by uttering these words.

  YaleCourses

• I was given strict orders not to utter a word of this to anyone.

  My Mom's New Boyfriend (2008)

• My mouth could not utter those words until one time I did.

  ConnorFranta

• Seriously, do not utter anything about anything related to politics.

• Some of the great heroes, military heroes in my memory, are those who were able to utter the word no.

• I have uttered not a word.

  In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds (2011)

• Don't even utter my name!

  The inbreaker (1974)

• Her lips uttered strange sounds which her eyes denied.

  The Painted Veil (1934)

• He'd seen her flush with pleasure every time he had uttered some mild words of praise.

  Fiction book (1990)

• During the meeting, she was too frightened to utter any objections to the proposal.

Synonyms

S

to say

vsto utter

∞ 1.0

Speak words to show information or feelings

includes making sounds aloud as well as using precise words

S

to speak

vsto utter

∞ 1.0

To talk with someone to share thoughts or feelings

is about producing a sound or single expression rather than ongoing conversation

E

to express

vsto utter

∞ 2.3

To show ideas and feelings by words or actions

is limited to saying aloud or making sounds, not to nonverbal expression

P

to pronounce

vsto utter

194 1.0

To say a word or sound in a certain way

is about making a sound aloud or expressing words without stressing correct articulation

V

to voice

vsto utter

137 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

is the general action of saying aloud, not specifically public or official speaking

E

to emit

vsto utter

128 4.4

Send out light, heat, sound or gas

is specifically about producing speech or audible sounds, not broad emissions

L

to let out

vsto utter

124 3.1

Make a sound like a laugh, cry, or sigh

is the general act of saying aloud rather than an often involuntary sound

E

to exclaim

vsto utter

94 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is neutral about volume or suddenness, not necessarily loud or emotional

G

to give voice

vsto utter

32 4.3

To put thoughts or feelings into words

is about making sounds aloud generally rather than specifically articulating opinions

B

to breathe

vsto utter

21 7.4

To tell a secret

covers speaking aloud more generally rather than quiet or secretive revealing

V

to vocalize

vsto utter

14 4.4

To use your voice to show your thoughts or feelings

is mainly the act of saying words or making audible sounds rather than singing

V

to verbalize

vsto utter

• US

10 4.8

To put thoughts or feelings into words

is about saying or making a sound aloud, not only converting thoughts into words

U

to utter a word

vsto utter

8 4.1

To say any words, often used with not to mean say nothing

is the general term for saying rather than this idiomatic negative use

L

to lift

vsto utter

7 3.7

To make your voice louder or shout

is about producing words or sounds in general rather than specifically increasing volume

L

to let loose

vsto utter

2 3.9

Make a sudden loud sound, like a shout or laugh

is the general act of making sound or speaking without implying sudden freedom

A

to annunciate

vsto utter

• Formal

1 8.0

To say something clearly and formally so others know

is the general act of saying aloud rather than this formal, public proclamation

U

uttered

vsto utter

1 3.4

Said out loud

is the base verb form naming the action rather than its past form

E

to enounce

vsto utter

1 9.9

To pronounce words or syllables clearly

is the general act of saying aloud without focusing on pronunciation style

G

to give tongue to

vsto utter

• Archaic

1 8.5

To say feelings or thoughts aloud

is the general act of producing words or sounds rather than this idiomatic phrase

Idioms

U

to utter a word

8 4.1

To say any words, often used with not to mean say nothing

Phrasal Verbs

U

to utter nonsense

7 5.7

To say things that are not true or that make no sense

Compounds

C

complete and utter waste

1 4.3

A thing like time or money that is completely useless and gives no benefit

C

complete and utter disaster

1 3.7

A situation that is a total failure causing big problems

C

complete and utter joy

1 2.8

A very strong feeling of deep happiness

How Loud

to shout

690 1.0

to utter

105 2.9

to murmur

84 4.2

to whisper

549 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology