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Meaning of pronounce

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pronounce

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈnaʊns//pɹəˈnaʊns/

verb

Definitions

  1. To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

    Example: I hereby pronounce you man and wife.

  2. To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.

    Example: The doctor pronounced them legally dead.

  3. To pass judgment.

    Example: The judge had pronounced often before, but never in front of such a crowd.

  4. To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.