1 C1 formal
to sound loudly and clearly, especially in a ringing series of sounds
"Church bells pealed out across the valley at noon."
inseparable
peal out
C1 literary inseparable intransitive
to sound out loudly and clearly, especially like bells or ringing laughter
In plain English
to come out loudly and clearly as a ringing sound
What does "peal out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to ring out in a peal
Actually means
to come out loudly and clearly as a ringing sound
Usage tip
Somewhat literary and uncommon. Most often used with bells, laughter, or voices.
Words that pair with "peal out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
bells laughter music voice alarm song
How to conjugate "peal out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
peal out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
peals out
he/she/it
Past simple
pealed out
yesterday
Past participle
pealed out
have + pp
-ing form
pealing out
continuous
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