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
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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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Inuit throat singing duo Silla perform at the 2024 Pique festival in Ottawa, standing close and vocalizing in harmony.
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Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
The vocal cords develop fatigue, affecting your ability to vocalize properly.2
People who work in environments that require you to overuse your vocal cords (such as teachers, professional speakers, or singers) may be more prone to aphonia.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
Noticeably quiet: former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama thanked Biden for his patriotism but did not vocalize their support for Harris or any other candidate.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
Will the primates vocalize and try to take a peek at the eclipse?
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
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Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
The vocal cords develop fatigue, affecting your ability to vocalize properly.2
People who work in environments that require you to overuse your vocal cords (such as teachers, professional speakers, or singers) may be more prone to aphonia.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
Noticeably quiet: former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama thanked Biden for his patriotism but did not vocalize their support for Harris or any other candidate.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
Will the primates vocalize and try to take a peek at the eclipse?
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
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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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