vocalize
verb
vo·cal·ize
ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz 
vocalized; vocalizing
2
a
: to make voiced rather than voiceless : voice
b
: to convert to a vowel
3
: to furnish (something, such as a consonantal Hebrew or Arabic text) with vowels or vowel points
Synonyms
Examples of vocalize in a Sentence
The male bird vocalizes to attract a mate.
she's not one to vocalize her worries
Recent Examples on the Web
The Barbie actress isn’t the only celebrity to vocalize their Palestine support, despite the possibility of being singled out for it in the industry.
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
In recent years, he's vocalized anti-vaccine rhetoric, most notably during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, ownership groups in Nashville, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, Portland and now Sacramento have vocalized their support, while Nashville has already secured land for a ballpark and is seen as the most likely city to get an expansion team.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
All the while, Brave Little Hunter has been energetically vocalizing, calling out for her extended family — which can’t hear her due to the lagoon’s isolated location.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Caribbean Flamingoes vocalized and the flamboyance huddled together, seeming to be more anxious.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Animals call before eclipse Animals called as the eclipse began, the gibbons started singing and hooting, and the sea lions began vocalizing.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Crepuscular nocturnal insects, such as crickets, will begin to vocalize as the light dissipates, Pease said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
In 2016, Ferrera and Lena Dunham spoke at day two of the Democratic National Convention, where Ferrera vocalized her unwavering support for Clinton.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
In recent years, he's vocalized anti-vaccine rhetoric, most notably during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, ownership groups in Nashville, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, Portland and now Sacramento have vocalized their support, while Nashville has already secured land for a ballpark and is seen as the most likely city to get an expansion team.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
All the while, Brave Little Hunter has been energetically vocalizing, calling out for her extended family — which can’t hear her due to the lagoon’s isolated location.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Caribbean Flamingoes vocalized and the flamboyance huddled together, seeming to be more anxious.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Animals call before eclipse Animals called as the eclipse began, the gibbons started singing and hooting, and the sea lions began vocalizing.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Crepuscular nocturnal insects, such as crickets, will begin to vocalize as the light dissipates, Pease said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
In 2016, Ferrera and Lena Dunham spoke at day two of the Democratic National Convention, where Ferrera vocalized her unwavering support for Clinton.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
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vocalize
verb
vo·cal·ize
ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz
vocalized; vocalizing
: to give voice to
especially
: sing entry 1 sense 1a
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