intone

as in to chant
to utter in musical or drawn out tones "The day is begun," the narrator intoned

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Recent Examples of intone Valverde, who is Dudamel’s wife, intoned as might a magician. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024 Things aren’t all dismal, as seemingly intoned by the punishing tribulations visited upon this caring couple in the first half of the story. Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024 In that first movie, Pearl ominously intones that Maxine will grow up to be just like her. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 July 2024 My hope was that merely intoning these titles would send Mr. V. to sleep. Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for intone
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  • Similar to Wednesday’s match in the same stadium against Manchester City, the Wydad supporters chanted loudly, banged their drums, and even threw a few flares onto the field, not far from goalkeeper Benabid (see below) following Lorch’s goal in the 25th minute.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • The world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ simply could not be allowed the opportunity to obtain and use nuclear weapons.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 June 2025
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  • Attendees also stand to sing the national anthem and recognize retired and active military members, and Gold Star families who’ve lost someone in service to their country.
    Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • The attendees — largely 20- or early 30-somethings from all over the U.S. and Canada — dance and sing along, eyes fixed on the Schnackys and their crew.
    Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025

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“Intone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intone. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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