enounce
Americanverb (used with object)
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to utter or pronounce, as words; enunciate.
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to announce, declare, or proclaim.
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to state definitely, as a proposition.
verb
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to enunciate
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to pronounce
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of enounce
1795–1805; e- 1 + (an)nounce, modeled on French énoncer < Latin ēnuntiāre to tell; see enunciate
Example Sentences
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"Hold your tongue!" cried Drake, and he lighted another cigarette preparatory to fixing his whole attention on the paradox that Mike was about to enounce.
From Mike Fletcher A Novel by Moore, George (George Augustus)
Yet, in spite of Taine's political nihilism, it would be a grave error to suppose that he has no general principle to enounce, or no plan of government to propound.
From Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913 by Baring, Evelyn
Nor must they foist in a syllable or clip one of the verse, but must enounce firmly and repeat what is set down for them in due order.
From The Growth of English Drama by Wynne, Arnold
In a word, he judged for himself; and, however much his judgment might run counter to prejudice or tradition, he dared to enounce it and persist in it.
From Matthew Arnold by Russell, George William Erskine
"What name shall I enounce?" says he, with a wink at Gregory on the stair.
From The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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