verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To form (words or statements) in thought and express them inwardly without uttering them aloud. ambitransitive
2. 2
   articulate without making audible sounds wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

subvocalise

Etymology

From sub- + vocalize.

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