chanted; chanting; chants
Definition of chant
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
chant
nounDefinition of chant (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: song sense 1
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The first known use of chant was in the 14th century
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