enounce

verb \ē-ˈnau̇n(t)s\

enouncedenounc·ing

Definition of ENOUNCE

transitive verb

: to set forth or state (as a proposition)

: to pronounce distinctly : articulate

French énoncer, from Latin enuntiare to report — more at enunciate

First Known Use: 1788

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