Bray — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbrā/

Meaning & Definition of Bray

Bray (verb)

  1. to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey; also, to utter a sound like a donkey's
  2. to utter or play loudly or harshly
  3. to crush or grind fine
  4. to spread thin

Bray (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to reduce to fine particles

    "bray the seeds using a mortar and pestle"

    similar: atomize, beat, comminute, crush, disintegrate, grind, mill, mull, pound, powder, pulverize
    related: grate, kibble, crumble, crunch, break, bust, dash, fracture, fragment, shatter, smash, splinter, micronize

Bray (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bleat, howl

    similar: bark, bay, bellow, blat, bleat, cackle, calling, caterwaul, caw, cheep, chirp, cluck, coo, crake, croak, crow, grunt, honk, hoot, howl, low, meow, mew, moo, neigh, oink, peep, quack, roar, screech, squall, squawk, squeak, squeal, trumpet, tu-whit tu-whoo, twitter, whinny, yap, yelp, yip, yowl, call, cry, note

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bray

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bray:

atomize, beat, comminute, crush, disintegrate, grind, mill, mull, pound, powder, pulverize, bark, bay, bellow, blat, bleat, cackle, calling, caterwaul, caw, cheep, chirp, cluck, coo, crake, croak, crow, grunt, honk, hoot, howl, low, meow, mew, moo, neigh, oink, peep, quack, roar

Related Words for Bray

grate, kibble, crumble, crunch, break, bust, dash, fracture, fragment, shatter, smash, splinter, micronize

Word Forms of Bray

Inflections: brayed, braying, brays

Derived words: bray (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bray

Middle English, from Anglo-French braire to cry, bellow, roar, from Vulgar Latin *bragere, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish braigid he breaks wind

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Bray

What does "Bray" mean?

"Bray" means to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey; also, to utter a sound like a donkey's. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey; also, to utter a sound like a donkey's. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bray"?

Other words for "Bray" include atomize, beat, comminute, crush, disintegrate, grind, mill and mull. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bray" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bray"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bray". Common alternatives include atomize, beat, comminute, crush, disintegrate, grind, mill, mull, pound and powder.

How do you use "Bray" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bray" in a sentence: "bray the seeds using a mortar and pestle".

Is "Bray" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bray" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bray"?

"Bray" is pronounced /ˈbrā/.

What is the origin of the word "Bray"?

"Bray" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French braire to cry, bellow, roar, from Vulgar Latin *bragere, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish braigid he breaks wind. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Bray" meaning "to reduce to fine particles"?

When "Bray" (verb) means to reduce to fine particles, synonyms include atomize, beat, comminute, crush, disintegrate and grind.