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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonated
  1. chanted
  2. sang
  3. intoned
Verb
  • Protesters chanted and held flags and signs and spoke out against Sheeran.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Fans chanted his name until Alonso emerged from the dugout for a curtain call.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of chanted
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of intoned

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“Intonated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonated. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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