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- pronunciation:
- pr
naUns
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pronounces, pronouncing, pronounced |
| definition 1: |
to make the sound of or express with the voice in a specific way.
He pronounced the long words very slowly.- synonyms:
- articulate, enunciate, say, sound
- similar words:
- utter, voice
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| definition 2: |
to state something officially.
I now pronounce you husband and wife.- synonyms:
- declare, proclaim
- similar words:
- affirm, announce, decree, ordain, return
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| related words: |
proclaim, profess, say, sound, speak, state |
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| derivations: |
pronounceable (adj.), pronouncer (n.) |
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