1 [VN] to make the sound of a word or letter in a particular way:
Very few people can pronounce my name correctly. * The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced.
seealsoPRONUNCIATION, UNPRONOUNCEABLE
2 to say or give sth formally, officially or publicly:
[VN] to pronounce an opinion * The judge will pronounce sentence today. * [VN-N] She pronounced him the winner of the competition. * I now pronounce you man and wife (= in a marriage ceremony). * [VN-ADJ] She was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. * [VNtoinf] He pronounced the country to be in a state of war. [also Vthat, Vspeech]
PHRASALVERBS
pronounce for / against sb (law) to give a judgement in a court of law for or against sb:
The judge pronounced for (= in favour of) the defendant.
pronounce on / upon sth (formal) to state your opinion on sth, or give a decision about sth:
He feels able to pronounce on all kinds of subjects. * The minister will pronounce on further security measures later today.
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WORDFAMILY
pronounce v.
pronunciation n.
unpronounceable adj.
mispronounce v.
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