Synonyms of intone

intone

verb

in-ˈtōn 

as in to chant

to utter in musical or drawn out tones

"The day is begun," the narrator intoned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chant
• sing
• intonate
• roar
• chorus
• bellow
• belt
• chime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intone

As the Imam intoned verses from the Quran, a series of reverberating chimes from users’ phones suddenly cut through the recitation. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026

For more than a decade, Beijing’s nonstop intoning of the happy-sounding catchphrase — the foundational tenet of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s foreign policy — caused eyes to roll in Washington. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 May 2026

As the King intoned the details of Starmer’s legislative agenda, no one in the chamber really believed that the Prime Minister would be around to implement it. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

Of course, Callahan intones almost everything in an unsentimental baritone. — David Harris, SPIN, 2 Mar. 2026