intonated

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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Verb
  • The rally Tuesday included dozens of 32BJ union members and a handful of AFM and IATSE members, who all chanted about the union and a need for a new contract to the backdrop of pop hits.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • Indigenous people from around the continent chanted, danced, prayed and conducted smoky medicine ceremonies daily outside a fence hastily erected around the property.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
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
Verb
  • The family formed a circle, joined hands and bowed their heads as Joseph intoned a prayer for his son’s safety.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
  • No, intoned the voice to Zidane.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026

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“Intonated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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