intone
[ in-tohn ]
/ ɪnˈtoʊn /
verb (used with object), in·toned, in·ton·ing.
to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
to give tone or variety of tone to; vocalize.
to utter in a singing voice (the first tones of a section in a liturgical service).
to recite or chant in monotone.
verb (used without object), in·toned, in·ton·ing.
to speak or recite in a singing voice, especially in monotone; chant.
Music.
to produce a tone, or a particular series of tones, like a scale, especially with the voice.
Origin of intone
OTHER WORDS FROM intone
in·ton·er, noun half-in·toned, adjective un·in·toned, adjectiveWords nearby intone
intomb,
intonaco,
intonate,
intonation,
intonation pattern,
intone,
intorsion,
intorted,
intortor,
intortus,
intourist
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British Dictionary definitions for intone
intone
/ (ɪnˈtəʊn) /
verb
to utter, recite, or sing (a chant, prayer, etc) in a monotonous or incantatory tone
(intr)
to speak with a particular or characteristic intonation or tone
to sing (the opening phrase of a psalm, etc) in plainsong
Derived forms of intone
intoner, nounWord Origin for intone
C15: from Medieval Latin
intonare, from
in- ² +
tone