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to sound out
[phrase form: sound]
01
to attempt to learn someone's opinions and intentions through subtle or indirect questioning or conversation
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
sound
Present tense
sound out
3rd person singular
sounds out
Present participle
sounding out
Past simple
sounded out
Past participle
sounded out
Examples
The reporter skillfully sounded the interviewee's political views out without causing discomfort.
02
to articulate words in a specific manner
Examples
He practiced sounding the new language out, focusing on correct pronunciation.
