Synonyms of sing

sing 1 of 2

verb

ˈsiŋ 

1

as in to chant

to produce musical sounds with the voice

it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chant
• vocalize
• carol
• croon
• hum
• warble
• serenade
• descant
• trill
• harmonize
• sharp
• yodel
• troll
• slur
• lilt
• belt
• quaver
• scat

2

as in to intone

to utter in musical or drawn out tones

the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chant
• intone
• roar
• intonate
• chorus
• bellow
• belt
• chime

3

as in to cry

to utter one's distinctive animal sound

I can hear a bird singing in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cry
• call

4

as in to talk

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk
• inform
• squeak
• tell (on)
• grass (on)
• split (on)
• squeal
• snitch
• betray
• fink
• rat (on)
• drop a dime (on)
• sell (out)
• turn in
• give away
• tattle
• blab
• cross
• tip (off)
• two-time
• backstab
• double-cross

sing

2 of 2

noun

as in jam session

Related Words

• jam session
• songfest
• jam
• recital
• symphony
• ceilidh
• festival
• concert
• hootenanny
• presentation
• performance
• musicale
• fete
• shindig

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sing

Verb

My son sang the national anthem at the Sixers game, and my daughter had her first vocal recital at 5 years old. — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 20 July 2026

The marches to the matches showcased Toronto’s vibrant multiculturalism, as fans from various diasporas sang, cheered and celebrated together. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Kids with disabilities make memories that last At George Mark, as the Lockwoods help Daniel settle in, Paul sings Broadway showtunes with a performer dressed as Princess Aurora in the game room down the hall. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services. — Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026