sound out

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sound out Meaning of "sound out"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
  2. (v) try to learn someone's opinions and intentions

Synonym(s)

feel out, articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say

Usage(s):

  1. Its purpose is to conduct a poll and sound out black leaders to see if there is sufficient support for such a race.
  2. It was a slow beginning, I had to learn how to get a sound out of a cold clarinet.
  3. Vitriol orchestrated or otherwise turns up at town-hall meetings organized by Congressmen to sound out their constituents on the President's proposals for health-care reform.
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