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
Examples of vocalize in a Sentence
The male bird vocalizes to attract a mate.
she's not one to vocalize her worries
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Duffy has also vocalized his intentions to review the mandatory air traffic controller retirement age, which is currently set at 56, which the union opposes.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Leaders should vocalize how DEI promotes career growth, learning, mentoring and a culture of belonging, empowerment and impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Cox has vocalized his disdain for Trump many times now, even refusing to consider playing him should he be asked to.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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