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puhemies — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • matchmaker noun A person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage.
  • mouthpiece noun The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.
  • speaker noun A device that converts electrical signals into sound.
  • spokesperson noun A person, regardless of gender, who speaks officially for a person, group, or organization.
  • voice noun The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
  • wingman noun A pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation.

Senses

puhemies is used for these senses in English:

  • best man The primary attendant to the groom in a wedding ceremony.
  • matchmaker Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
  • mouthpiece (by extension) A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.
  • speaker (politics) The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • spokesperson A person who acts as the voice of another person or a group of people.
  • voice One who speaks; a speaker.
  • wingman (by extension) A friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.

matchmaker — full definition

  1. noun A person who introduces people in hopes of starting a romantic relationship or marriage.
  2. noun Someone who arranges professional sporting contests, especially boxing bouts.

mouthpiece — full definition

  1. noun The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.
  2. noun A person or publication that speaks on behalf of someone else, often a group or organization.
  3. noun Informal term for a defense lawyer.

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