chant

verb

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\ ˈchant

chanted; chanting; chants

Definition of chant

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

chant

noun

Definition of chant (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : song sense 1

2a : plainsong

b : a rhythmic monotonous utterance or song

c : a composition for chanting

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Examples of chant in a Sentence

Verb 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. Noun Our chant was “Peace now, peace now!”. Chant is often used as a form of meditation and prayer. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb On a mid-March evening here in the capital, a crowd of hundreds of festivalgoers wearing fairy wings, rhinestones and rainbow face paint began to chant. — New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022 Anna Nguyen walked toward Bao Quang temple, ready to chant and pray to the majestic golden Buddha. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2022 What could spare Solskjaer from losing his job during the international break is that the fans are yet to chant against the United striker-turned-underwhelming manager — yet. — Rob Harris, ajc, 6 Nov. 2021 Inspire fans at FirstEnergy Stadium to chant your name — check. — Nate Ulrich, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2021 For now, the AT&T Center might have to wait to chant his name. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Oct. 2021 Sports crowds now chant the phrase, in addition to affixing it to signs and banners. — Andy Meek, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2021 Nobody will actually chant this, but the truth will remain through a long cold winter. — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 At Oklahoma, Heisman favorite Spencer Rattler struggled again Saturday, which led Sooners fans to chant for true freshman backup QB Caleb Williams. — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 26 Sep. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The men concluded their a capalla chant with the ... — Andrew Doran, National Review, 1 May 2022 The Pelicans fans were rough on Crowder with their four-letter chant. — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 The first time the chant rained down at Petco Park on Saturday night, the Dodgers quieted the crowd. — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022 By the second half, as the Nuggets extended their lead on the Washington Wizards to as many as 28 points, the chant grew to a small roar from the stands around the Denver bench. — Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 As some of the students massaged kale for the salad, the class’ camaraderie was on full display when the group began a chant that references a decorative sign Benefield keeps in her office. — Brittany Mcgee, ajc, 27 Mar. 2022 The track’s charging guitars, pop sensibilities and unforgettable chant all come together for a historic moment where pop and punk fully merged. — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 2 Mar. 2022 Right before Greene took the stage, Fuentes led a chant for Putin. — Peter Weber, The Week, 1 Mar. 2022 Netanel invites us to set our intentions via a Kundalini chant. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2022 See More

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