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to utter
01
to make audible sounds without necessarily forming clear or meaningful words
Transitive: to utter audible sounds
Examples
In pain, she uttered a loud cry for help.
02
to express something verbally
Transitive: to utter a sentiment or opinion
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
utter
3rd person singular
utters
present participle
uttering
past simple
uttered
past participle
uttered
Examples
Despite her nervousness, she uttered her opinion with confidence and clarity.
03
to knowingly circulate or use forged money as legal tender
Transitive: to utter forged money
Examples
The criminal was arrested for uttering counterfeit bills at various stores across town.
04
to pronounce or articulate something clearly
Transitive: to utter a word
Examples
She could barely utter a word in her nervous state during the presentation.
Lexical Tree
utterable
utterance
uttered
utter
