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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  • Attendees also stand to sing the national anthem and recognize retired and active military members, and Gold Star families who’ve lost someone in service to their country.
    Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • The attendees — largely 20- or early 30-somethings from all over the U.S. and Canada — dance and sing along, eyes fixed on the Schnackys and their crew.
    Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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  • Similar to Wednesday’s match in the same stadium against Manchester City, the Wydad supporters chanted loudly, banged their drums, and even threw a few flares onto the field, not far from goalkeeper Benabid (see below) following Lorch’s goal in the 25th minute.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • The world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ simply could not be allowed the opportunity to obtain and use nuclear weapons.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 June 2025
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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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