0%

intonate

in·to·nate
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-toh-neyt, -tuh-]
    • /ˈɪn toʊˌneɪt, -tə-/
    • /ˈɪn.təʊ.neɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-toh-neyt, -tuh-]
    • /ˈɪn toʊˌneɪt, -tə-/

Definitions of intonate word

  • verb with object intonate to utter with a particular tone or modulation of voice. 1
  • verb with object intonate to intone; chant. 1
  • abbreviation INTONATE Intone. 1
  • verb intonate to pronounce or articulate (continuous connected speech) with a characteristic rise and fall of the voice 0
  • abbreviation INTONATE intone 0
  • verb intonate To intone; to utter. 0

Information block about the term

Origin of intonate

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < Medieval Latin intonātus, past participle of intonāre to intone. See -ate1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Intonate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intonate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

intonate usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for intonate

verb intonate

  • vent — a slit in the back or side of a coat, jacket, or other garment, at the bottom part of a seam.
  • deliver — If you deliver something somewhere, you take it there.
  • articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
  • tell — to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.): to tell the story of Lincoln's childhood.
  • assert — If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly.

Antonyms for intonate

verb intonate

  • withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
  • listen — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
  • deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
  • conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
  • hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.

Top questions with intonate

  • how to intonate a guitar?
  • how to intonate a les paul?
  • how to intonate electric guitar?
  • how to intonate floyd rose?
  • how to intonate an electric guitar?
  • how to intonate acoustic guitar?
  • how to intonate guitar?
  • how to intonate a strat?
  • how to intonate a bass?
  • how to intonate an acoustic guitar?
  • how to intonate your guitar?
  • how to intonate a telecaster?
  • how to intonate a floyd rose?

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?