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Definition utter in British English

utter verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈʌtə(r)/
1

to say something

Example

As soon as he'd uttered the words he regretted them.

Example

They followed her without uttering a single word of protest.

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2

to make a sound

Example

She uttered a sound somewhere between joy and pain.

Example

Seagulls were flying overhead uttering their mocking cry.

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Definition utter in British English