Synonyms of vocalize

vocalize

verb

ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz 

1

as in to say

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

she's not one to vocalize her worries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• utter
• tell
• talk
• speak
• discuss
• share
• verbalize
• articulate
• enunciate
• state
• give
• announce
• put into words
• put
• bring out
• voice
• shout
• pass
• publish
• post
• blurt
• whisper
• proclaim
• affirm
• ventilate
• look
• sound
• vent
• declare
• promulgate
• publicize
• assert
• advertise
• air
• formulate
• phrase
• word
• breathe
• get off
• mouth
• murmur
• avow
• chirp
• allege
• gasp
• broadcast
• lip
• aver
• comment
• blabber
• spout
• shoot
• remark
• bolt
• purr
• couch
• rip (out)
• snarl
• blaze
• formulize
• clothe
• avouch
• splutter
• drawl
• pipe up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppress
• stifle

2

as in to sing

to produce musical sounds with the voice

spent some time vocalizing before the concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vocalize

And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026

Supporting each other through vocalizing their backstories makes their bond stronger. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026

Expressing support for open primaries to a national audience is an important first step, but vocalizing this support after the legislative session has ended is less effective than concrete action while the session is in progress. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026

Members of the Jewish community have vocalized feeling less safe in recent years. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 May 2026