Synonyms of sing

sing 1 of 2

verb

ˈsiŋ 

1

as in to chant

to produce musical sounds with the voice

it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chant
• vocalize
• carol
• croon
• hum
• warble
• serenade
• descant
• trill
• harmonize
• sharp
• yodel
• troll
• slur
• lilt
• belt
• quaver
• scat

2

as in to intone

to utter in musical or drawn out tones

the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chant
• intone
• roar
• intonate
• chorus
• bellow
• belt
• chime

3

as in to cry

to utter one's distinctive animal sound

I can hear a bird singing in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cry
• call

4

as in to talk

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk
• inform
• squeak
• tell (on)
• grass (on)
• split (on)
• squeal
• snitch
• betray
• fink
• rat (on)
• drop a dime (on)
• sell (out)
• turn in
• give away
• tattle
• blab
• cross
• tip (off)
• two-time
• backstab
• double-cross

sing

2 of 2

noun

as in jam session

Related Words

• jam session
• songfest
• jam
• recital
• symphony
• ceilidh
• festival
• concert
• hootenanny
• presentation
• performance
• musicale
• fete
• shindig

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sing

Verb

But Andrews handsomely fills out the part and can sing appealingly when not too much emotion is required. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Seamlessly lacing their powerhouse vocals, the Dominican artist and Fonsi sing about that final goodbye that’s essential in any breakup. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026

The likely explanation is that American soccer clubs have embraced the traditions of their European counterparts, where fans routinely wave flags, sing chants and unfurl massive banners. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The woman laughs every now and then and the man begins to almost sing between his puffs on his beedi. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026