Definitions

sound out

VERB

approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address advise feel greet

STRONG

accost beseech confer consult entreat implore plead propose supplicate thumb tumble

WEAK

appeal to apply to feel one out give a play give a tumble make advance make overture make up to speak to take aside talk to

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

WEAK

depart distance go away leave

VERB

blare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bark clang honk hoot resound roar scream shout shriek toot trumpet

STRONG

bellow blast boom bray clamor peal

Antonyms

WEAK

toot

VERB

enounce

Synonyms

STRONG

articulate enunciate pronounce say state vocalize voice

Antonyms

STRONG

ask mumble question

VERB

interview

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consult examine interrogate question quiz talk

STRONG

converse

WEAK

get for the record get opinion give oral examination hold inquiry talk to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

VERB

probe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check out delve into dig examine inquire interrogate penetrate poke scrutinize sift verify

STRONG

ask catechize check eye pierce prod prospect query quiz search sound study test

WEAK

check over check up feel around feel out go into look into put out a feeler test the waters

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer misunderstand

STRONG

ignore reply

VERB

question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge examine grill interrogate interview investigate query quiz search seek

STRONG

catechize enquire hit inquire petition probe pry pump quest solicit

WEAK

ask about cross-examine give the third degree go over hit up hold out for make inquiry pick one's brains put through the wringer put to the question raise question show curiosity sweat it out of work over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

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sound out

Several of her hits have vintage charm—they wouldn’t sound out of place in a honky-tonk in the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026

When he has sensed vulnerability in the past, he's frequently used his political rallies and public appearances to sound out new ideas and gauge popular support.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025

Some Chicagoans are taking security measures into their own hands, establishing neighborhood patrols that sound out warnings when they see or suspect immigration enforcement operations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025

During a recent lesson, 25 kindergartners gazed at the whiteboard, trying to sound out the word “bee.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025

Ivan’s words opened up a gaping hole inside Anya that nearly sucked the sound out of her ears.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

sound out

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