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voiced

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈvɔɪst// UK //vˈɔɪst// voiced

v. to say your opinion or feelings out loud so that other people know them. You use this when you want to express a thought or a worry clearly.

v. to give verbal expression to a thought, feeling, or opinion. Often used to describe the public or formal articulation of concerns or grievances.


SIMPLE

She voiced her concerns about the new office rules.

CONTEXTUAL

Several residents voiced their opposition to the proposed highway during the town hall meeting last night.

COMPLEX

While the board members initially remained silent, the CEO eventually voiced a series of reservations regarding the long-term viability of the merger.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically an abstract noun like 'concern', 'opinion', or 'doubt'.

Pitfall

He voiced about his problemsHe voiced his problemsVoice is a transitive verb; it should be followed directly by the object without the preposition 'about'.

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