intonates

present tense third-person singular of intonate
as in chants
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the priest then proceeded to intonate the prayer's familiar opening words

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  • The entire group chants the name of the triumphant Elio and Clone Elio accepts the applause.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • Lenox is the chef’s expression of his connection to this city, a unique melding of influences and ingredients that sings in his hands.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With her alluring voice, Estevie sings about getting caught up in a risky romance without worrying about the consequences.
    Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Intonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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