Associations to the word «Pronounce»

Wiktionary

PRONOUNCE, verb. (transitive) To formally declare, officially or ceremoniously.
PRONOUNCE, verb. (intransitive) To pass judgment.
PRONOUNCE, verb. (transitive) To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.
PRONOUNCE, verb. (intransitive) To produce the components of speech.
PRONOUNCE, verb. (transitive) To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.
PRONOUNCE, verb. (transitive) To pronounce dead.
PRONOUNCE, verb. (transitive) To read aloud.

Dictionary definition

PRONOUNCE, verb. Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire'"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?".
PRONOUNCE, verb. Pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke