Definition of intonatenext
as in to sing
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the priest then proceeded to intonate the prayer's familiar opening words

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  • This letter is my heart and body learning now to sing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Still riding high on the phenomenal global success of her latest album West End Girl, the star performed a medley of three songs, Sleepwalking, Tennis, and, of course, the fan-favorite, Pussy Palace, which prompted the audience to sing along.
    Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • Young people, their faces covered by masks, circulated through traffic and on sidewalks, chanting political slogans.
    Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The sound of honking, chanting, and music filled the air.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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