variants
also British vocalise
vocalizes; vocalized; vocalizing
formal
1
: to express (something) by speaking words
vocalizing your thoughts/feelings
2
: to make a sound with the voice
The male bird vocalizes to attract a mate.
a baby vocalizing sounds
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vocalize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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