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utterer

utterer

8.1
A living thing that makes words with its voice
  • noun
  • /ˈʌtərər/
translation icon : expresor
  • The same words had been uttered millions of times before and would be uttered millions of times again, but, like "once upon a time," the words continued to instill, despite the puniness of the utterer himself, wonder and awe.

Examples

  • The meaning of deictic expressions changes with the utterer of an utterance and with his or her position in space and time.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The novel's main character was a talented utterer who expressed deep emotions through her writing.

  • "Perhaps it has to do with the auditor, more than the utterer."

    Fiction book (1996)
  • As an experienced speaker, the utterer captivated the audience with her storytelling skills.

  • Being an effective utterer involves knowing how to articulate your thoughts clearly and confidently.

Synonyms

speaker
vsutterer
478 2.1

A person who gives a talk to an audience

is broader, covering writing or simple vocal production beyond formal talks
talker
vsutterer
69 2.1

A person who speaks a lot, often in public

does not imply frequent speech or long remarks, only any expression
orator
vsutterer
  • Formal
17 6.8

A person who gives formal speeches and speaks well in public

is broader and neutral, not limited to formal skilled public addresses
public speaker
vsutterer
10 3.0

A person who gives speeches to an audience in public

covers private or written expression as well as public event talks
sayer
vsutterer
3 7.5

A person who tells what they think or know

covers speech and writing as well as producing vocal sounds more generally
speechmaker
vsutterer
1 4.4

A person who gives a speech to an audience

covers any expression or writing, not only prepared formal addresses
pronouncer
vsutterer
1 4.2

A person or device that says words so learners hear correct sounds

means a human communicator, not a device that demonstrates word sounds
verbalizer
vsutterer
  • US
8.1

A person who explains ideas clearly using spoken words

focuses on any vocal or written expression rather than only phrasing ideas
oralist
vsutterer
8.3

A person who speaks or performs aloud in public

includes other forms of expression beyond public verbal performance
addresser
vsutterer
8.1

A person who speaks to an audience

is not limited to formal audience talks and covers other expression forms
addressor
vsutterer
  • Formal
7.5

A person who gives a formal speech to an audience

includes casual or written expression and broader vocal production, not only formal talks
declarer
vsutterer
  • Formal
6.9

A person who says something is true in public

is broader, covering any speech or writing rather than formal public announcement
speechifier
vsutterer
  • Archaic
9.1

A person who gives long formal talks in a proud, showy way

is neutral and simple, without the exaggerated or pompous delivery implied here
voicer
vsutterer
8.6

A person who says their opinion in public

is broader, covering many types of speech or writing not only opinion expression
expresser
vsutterer
6.5

Something that shows ideas, feelings or traits from genes

focuses on spoken or written communication, not nonverbal or biological expression
enunciator
vsutterer
7.5

A person who says words clearly so others understand

is broader, referring to any speaking or written expression beyond pronunciation focus
articulator
vsutterer
8.3

A person who speaks clearly so others can understand

covers all kinds of expression, not limited to clear sound formation or mouth action

How Talkative

orator
  • Formal
17 6.8
speaker
478 2.1
utterer
8.1
reserved
3.7
mute
20 4.1

Surface Forms

utterer singular
utterers plural

Morphology

utterer = utter (transparent) = utter + er

A straightforward agentive formation: 'utter' (to say) + '-er' yields 'one who utters', which is predictable for learners.

Etymology

Utterer comes from the verb utter, which originally meant 'to put out' or 'speak out' and is related to the simple word 'out'. So an utterer is someone who 'puts words out', a person who speaks or expresses something.