utter

Signification

Adj

1. Outer; furthest out, most remote.
2. (obsolete) Outward.
3. Absolute, unconditional, total, complete.

Verb

1. To produce (speech or other sounds) with one's voice.
2. To reveal or express (an idea, thought, desire, etc.) with speech.
3. To produce (a noise) (of an inanimate object).
4. (obsolete) To spit or blow (something) out of one's mouth.
5. (obsolete) To emit or give off (breath).
6. To shed (a tear or tears).
7. (obsolete) To offer (something) for sale; to sell.
8. To put (currency) into circulation.
9. (obsolete) To show (something that has been hidden); to reveal the identity of (someone).
10. (obsolete) To send or put (something) out.
11. To commit the crime of uttering (knowingly presenting forged documentation).

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈʌtə/

Étymologie

From Middle English utter, from out (adjective) and Old English ūtera, comparative of ūt (“out”). Compare outer.