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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  • Margaret sings near the end of the song.
    Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Bowl show will come with support from Mexican comedian Sofia Niño de Rivera and a special musical performance by the Colombian reggaeton sensation Feid — whose songs Hernández can’t help but sing at random throughout our interview.
    Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Mostly left off the list were Washington’s supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonate. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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