chant
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verb \ˈchant\Definition of CHANT
intransitive verb
1
: to make melodic sounds with the voice; especially : to sing a chant
2
: to recite something in a monotonous repetitive tone <protesters were chanting outside>
transitive verb
1
: to utter as in chanting
2
: to celebrate or praise in song or chant
See Examples of CHANT
- The crowd began chanting her name.
- They chanted “Sara, Sara” until she came back on stage.
- Protesters were chanting outside the governor's home.
- They were chanting in Arabic.
- Priests chanted the Catholic Mass in Latin.
Origin of CHANT
Middle English chaunten, from Anglo-French chanter, from Latin cantare, frequentative of canere to sing; akin to Old English hana rooster, Old Irish canid he sings
First Known Use: 14th century
2chant
nounDefinition of CHANT
1
: song 1
Examples of CHANT
- Our chant was “Peace now, peace now!”.
- Chant is often used as a form of meditation and prayer.
First Known Use of CHANT
1671
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