English · Common Verbs

whispers

/ˈwɪspərz/

[/ˈwɪspərz/]

third-person singular of whisper

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'whisper': used when he, she, or it does the action of whisper.

Example

The teacher whispers a clue to any pupil who is struggling with the hard puzzle.

The teacher whispers a clue to any pupil who is struggling with the hard puzzle.

Etymology

From Old English 'hwisprian', of imitative origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.

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