<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to enunciate or articulate (sounds, words, sentences, etc.)</li><li>to utter or sound in a particular manner in speaking: He pronounces his words indistinctly</li><li>to utter or articulate in the accepted or correct manner: I can't pronounce this word</li><li>to declare (a person or thing) to be as specified: She pronounced it the best salmon she had ever tasted</li><li>to utter or deliver formally or solemnly: to pronounce sentence</li><li>to announce authoritatively or officially: The judge pronounced the defendant guilty</li><li>to indicate the pronunciation of (words) by providing a phonetic transcription: This dictionary pronounces most of the words entered</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to pronounce words, phrases, etc.</li><li>to make a statement or assertion, especially an authoritative statement (often followed by on): He was required to pronounce on the findings of his research</li><li>to give an opinion or decision (usually followed by on): to pronounce on an important matter</li><li>to indicate the pronunciation of words: a spelling book that pronounces</li></ul>