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Definition of utter
(Entry 1 of 2)
utter
verbuttered; uttering; utters
Definition of utter (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to send forth as a sound
utter a sigh
c : to give public expression to : express in words
utter an opinion
2 : to put (notes, currency, etc.) into circulation specifically : to circulate (something, such as a forged or counterfeit note) as if legal or genuine utter false tokens
3 : to put forth or out : discharge
4 obsolete : to offer for sale
: to make a statement or sound
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The first known use of utter was in the 15th century
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