Synonyms of sing

sing 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to chant

to produce musical sounds with the voice

it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chant
• vocalize
• carol
• serenade
• hum
• croon
• warble
• descant
• trill
• lilt
• yodel
• sharp
• harmonize
• troll
• scat
• slur
• quaver
• belt

2

as in to intone

to utter in musical or drawn out tones

the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in to cry

to utter one's distinctive animal sound

I can hear a bird singing in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cry
• call

4

as in to talk

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk
• squeak
• inform
• squeal
• snitch
• fink
• betray
• grass (on)
• drop a dime (on)
• split (on)
• turn in
• tell (on)
• give away
• tattle
• rat (on)
• blab
• backstab
• cross
• sell (out)
• double-cross
• tip (off)
• two-time

sing

2 of 2

noun

as in songfest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• songfest
• jam session
• jam
• recital
• symphony
• ceili
• hootenanny
• ceilidh
• concert
• festival
• performance
• fête
• presentation
• musicale
• shindig
• fete