Definition

To perform the art of speaking without moving the lips, often making it seem like the voice is coming from another source, such as a puppet.

Example

She can ventriloquize so well that it seems like her puppet is talking.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone ventriloquize in person?

No, I haven't! That sounds really interesting.

It's fascinating how they make it look so easy to ventriloquize without moving their lips.

I can only imagine! I'd love to learn how to do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ventriloquize → It is formed from "ventr-" (from Latin "venter", meaning belly) and "loqui" (meaning to speak). The word describes the act of speaking from the belly, as if the voice is coming from a different source, often used in the context of puppetry or voice manipulation.

Memory Tip

Imagine speaking from your 'belly' ('ventr-') as if your voice is coming from somewhere else — that's what ventriloquize means.

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