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- [in-tohn]
- /ɪnˈtoʊn/
- /ɪnˈtəʊn/
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- [in-tohn]
- /ɪnˈtoʊn/
Definitions of intone word
- verb with object intone to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation. 1
- verb with object intone to give tone or variety of tone to; vocalize. 1
- verb with object intone to utter in a singing voice (the first tones of a section in a liturgical service). 1
- verb with object intone to recite or chant in monotone. 1
- verb without object intone to speak or recite in a singing voice, especially in monotone; chant. 1
- verb without object intone Music. to produce a tone, or a particular series of tones, like a scale, especially with the voice. 1
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Origin of intone
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Medieval Latin intonāre; replacing earlier entone < Middle French entoner < Medieval Latin; see in-2, tone
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Parts of speech for Intone
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intone popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intone
verb intone
- recite — to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
- sing — to utter words or sounds in succession with musical modulations of the voice; vocalize melodically.
- croon — If you croon, you sing or hum quietly and gently.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- chant — A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again.
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