utters

verb

Definition of uttersnext
present tense third-person singular of utter
1
as in emits
to send forth using the vocal chords she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot

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2
as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words never uttered a single comment at the meeting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utters
  1. emits
  2. speaks
  3. delivers
  4. tells
  5. discusses
Verb
  • This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.
    Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of emits
Verb
  • Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But what about the times when silence speaks louder than words?
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • Coppola’s story tells the tale well.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The frozen frame may be worth a thousand words, but the movie tells a different tale.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • Elton John discusses how Reginald Dwight became Elton John, and his realization years later that overhauling his persona had left him feeling empty inside, in this exclusive clip from his upcoming interview on Good Morning America.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Kelce also discusses his partnership with Operation Breakthrough, which offers high school teens entrepreneurial and STEM skills through its Ignition Lab.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of discusses
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