bellow

bel·low

verb \ˈbe-(ˌ)lō\

Definition of BELLOW

intransitive verb

1

: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull

2

: to shout in a deep voice

transitive verb

: bawl <bellows the orders>

— bellow noun

Examples of BELLOW

1. He bellowed at her to come over at once.
2. He was bellowing into the phone, giving orders to one of his employees.
3. The sergeant was bellowing orders.

Origin of BELLOW

Middle English belwen, from Old English bylgian; akin to Old English & Old High German bellan to roar

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BELLOW

Synonyms: roar, boom, growl, thunder

Related Words: grumble, roll, rumble; bang, blare, blast, peal, scream, screech, shriek, squall; bawl, call, cry, holler, hoot, shout, whoop, yell; bell, caterwaul, howl, wail, yowl

Near Antonyms: grunt, mouth, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper; mewl, pule, squeak, whimper

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Rhymes with BELLOW

mellow, yellow