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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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
In days following public demonstrations and protests, several Mexican American artists have vocalized their support of the immigrant communities including big acts like Ivan Cornejo, Becky G, and Chiquis.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Clark has publicly vocalized her support and high regard for White’s basketball mind.
—Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Butler is one of several Black founders who vocalized concerns about how the boycott could hurt already vulnerable Black businesses back in February.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalize. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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