bellow
10 synonyms for bellow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To shout in a deep, loud voice.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To shout in a deep, loud voice.
“The sergeant bellowed orders across the parade ground.”
How to use bellow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bellow orders
bellow with rage
bellow in pain
Etymology
From Old English belgan, "to swell with rage," part of the same ancient root family as "bulge" and "billow" — the common thread being something swelling up before it bursts out.
Full origin of bellow →Frequently asked questions
What does “bellow” mean?
The word “bellow” means to shout in a deep, loud voice. In plain terms, to shout or roar loudly and deeply, like an angry bull or a furious sergeant.
How do you pronounce “bellow”?
“Bellow” is pronounced BEH-loh (/ˈbɛloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bellow” in a sentence?
Here is “bellow” used in a sentence: “The sergeant bellowed orders across the parade ground.”
What part of speech is “bellow”?
Depending on how it is used, “bellow” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “bellow” come from?
The word “bellow” comes from Old English. From Old English belgan, "to swell with rage," part of the same ancient root family as "bulge" and "billow" — the common thread being something swelling up before it bursts out.
How many meanings does “bellow” have?
“Bellow” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shout in a deep, loud voice.
