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intonated

verb

past tense of intonate

as in chanted

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

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Music blared out as the crowd, dominated by left-wing groups, sang and chanted slogans against the government and the far-right.

— Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
After Pan announced that Kiley had called him to concede, the attendees at his election night event at Frends Brewhouse erupted into joyful screams, applause and eventually chanted his name.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of chanted

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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.

— Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Definition of sang

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The congregation intoned their amen and broke into a loose, milling group.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
This question, intoned in Khoekhoegowab by an unseen witness, opens the debut feature from South African cinematographer Meekaaeel Adam, and sets the scene for what’s to come.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

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