Thesaurus results for INTONATE

intonate

verb

ˈin-tə-ˌnāt

Definition of intonate

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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Recent Examples of intonate Performing in front of dumpsters, Platt first intonated his voice in an operatic fashion. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonate

Verb

What is the meaning of the Aigölek song that the children sing in the film?

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
In June 2025, Nezza was scheduled to sing the National Anthem at a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of sing

Verb

Sheik and Sater were practicing Buddhists who met while chanting.

— Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Tatianna Santos, who lives in the Tasker's Chance neighborhood, told CBS News Baltimore that protesters were chanting on the sidewalk and blocking the street.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026