1 B2 neutral
To shout something in a very loud, deep, and powerful voice.
"The sergeant bellowed out orders at the new recruits across the parade ground."
separable
bellow out
B2 neutral separable transitive
To shout or say something very loudly in a deep, powerful voice.
In plain English
To yell something really loudly, like a roar.
What does "bellow out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To sing or perform something very loudly and boisterously.
"The crowd bellowed out the national anthem before the game began."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To roar outward (like a bull or large animal bellowing).
Actually means
To yell something really loudly, like a roar.
Usage tip
Often used to describe a commanding, authoritative, or angry person shouting instructions or a name. The verb 'bellow' comes from the sound cattle make. Used in both literal and figurative descriptions.
Words that pair with "bellow out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
orders name instructions commands song warning
How to conjugate "bellow out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bellow out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bellows out
he/she/it
Past simple
bellowed out
yesterday
Past participle
bellowed out
have + pp
-ing form
bellowing out
continuous
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