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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  • During his performances, Hensinger sings, raps, beatboxes, plays the piano, and plays the trumpet.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Other musical acts will take the stage, including Charlie Puth, who will sing the national anthem, and Green Day, who will perform during the opening ceremony.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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