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Pronounce

/pɹəˈnaʊns/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

📖 Definitions of "Pronounce"

verb
  1. 1

    To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

    "I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

  2. 2

    To declare authoritatively, or as a formal expert opinion.

    "The doctor pronounced them legally dead."

  3. 3

    To pass judgment.

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

  4. 4

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

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