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View usage for: (ʌtərəns) Word forms: plural utterances1. countable noun [oft poss NOUN]Someone's utterances are the things that they say. [formal] ...the Queen's public utterances. ...a host of admirers who hung on her every utterance. Synonyms: speech, words, statement, comment More Synonyms of utterance 2. uncountable nounUtterance is the expression in words of ideas, thoughts, and feelings. [formal] I will give free utterance to my complaint. [+ to] More Synonyms of utterance utterance in British English 1 (ˈʌtərəns) noun1. something uttered, such as a statement 2. the act or power of uttering or the ability to utter 3. logic, philosophy an element of spoken language, esp a sentence Compare inscription (sense 4) utterance in British English 2 (ˈʌtərəns) noun archaic or literary the bitter end (esp in the phrase to the utterance) Word origin C13: from Old French oultrance, from oultrer to carry to excess, from Latin ultrā beyond utterance in American English 1 (ˈʌtərəns) noun1. the act of uttering, or expressing by voice 2. the power or style of speaking 3. that which is uttered; esp., a word or words uttered, whether written or spoken Word origin ME: see utter 2 & -ance utterance in American English 2 (ˈʌtərəns) noun Obsolete the utmost, or last, extremity; i.e., death Word origin ME, altered (infl. by utter 1) < MFr outrance: see outrance Examples of 'utterance' in a sentenceutterance In other languagesutterance British English: utterance NOUN Someone's utterances are the things that they say. These two utterances communicate the same message. - American English: utterance
- Brazilian Portuguese: declaração
- Chinese: 话语
- European Spanish: palabras
- French: paroles
- German: Äußerung
- Italian: affermazione
- Japanese: 発言
- Korean: 발언
- European Portuguese: declaração
- Latin American Spanish: dichos
Definition something expressed in speech or writing the Queen's public utterances Definition the expression in words of ideas, thoughts, or feelings the simple utterance of a few platitudes Synonyms speaking voicing expression breathing ejaculation enunciation vocalization verbalization vociferation Additional synonymsThere has been no formal announcement by either government. Synonyms statement, communication, broadcast, explanation, publication, declaration, advertisement, testimony, disclosure, bulletin, communiqué, proclamation, utterance, intimation, promulgation, divulgence Definition the expressing of an idea in words an actor able to sustain clear articulation over long periods Synonyms expression, delivery, pronunciation, speech, saying, talking, voicing, speaking, utterance, diction, enunciation, vocalization, verbalization Definition a remark, criticism, or observation He made these comments at a news conference. Synonyms remark, statement, observation, animadversion Additional synonymsDefinition an official announcement or statement The two countries will sign the declaration of peace tomorrow. Synonyms announcement, proclamation, decree, notice, manifesto, notification, edict, pronouncement, promulgation, pronunciamento Definition manner or style in public speaking His speeches were magnificent but his delivery was hopeless. Synonyms speech, speaking, expression, pronunciation, utterance, articulation, intonation, diction, elocution, enunciation, vocalization Definition the transforming of ideas into words From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack. Synonyms statement, declaration, announcement, communication, mention, assertion, utterance, articulation, pronouncement, enunciation, verbalization, asseverationDefinition a comment or remark This book contains observations about the nature of outer space. Synonyms comment, finding, thought, note, statement, opinion, remark, explanation, reflection, exposition, utterance, pronouncement, annotation, elucidation, obiter dictum Definition a formal announcement the President's latest pronouncement about the protection of minorities Synonyms announcement, statement, declaration, judgment, decree, manifesto, proclamation, notification, edict, dictum, promulgation, pronunciamento Definition careful or long consideration After days of reflection she decided to write back. Synonyms consideration, thinking, pondering, deliberation, thought, idea, view, study, opinion, impression, observation, musing, meditation, contemplation, rumination, perusal, cogitation, cerebration Definition a brief casually expressed thought or opinion She has made outspoken remarks on the issue. Synonyms comment, observation, reflection, statement, thought, word, opinion, declaration, assertion, utteranceDefinition something stated, usually a formal prepared announcement or reply He now disowns that statement, saying he was depressed when he made it. Synonyms announcement, declaration, communication, explanation, communiqué, proclamation, utterance |