Utter
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British pronunciation/ˈʌtɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈətɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "utter"

to utter
01

to make audible sounds without necessarily forming clear or meaningful words

Transitive: to utter audible sounds
to utter definition and meaning
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In pain, she uttered a loud cry for help.
The bird uttered melodious tunes throughout the morning.
02

to express something verbally

Transitive: to utter a sentiment or opinion
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Despite her nervousness, she uttered her opinion with confidence and clarity.
With a trembling voice, he managed to utter a heartfelt apology.
03

to knowingly circulate or use forged money as legal tender

Transitive: to utter forged money
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The criminal was arrested for uttering counterfeit bills at various stores across town.
The authorities warned businesses to be vigilant against individuals uttering counterfeit currency in the area.
04

to pronounce or articulate something clearly

Transitive: to utter a word
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She could barely utter a word in her nervous state during the presentation.
They were astonished by the rude comments he uttered at the meeting.
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emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

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The storm caused utter chaos, with widespread power outages and flooding.
His betrayal left her in utter disbelief, shattered by the magnitude of the deception.
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