intone - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'intone' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Intone

[ v. i.]

- To utter a prolonged tone or a deep, protracted sound; to speak or recite in a measured, sonorous manner; to intonate.

2 . Intone

[ v. t.]

- To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to chant; as, to intone the church service.

1 . intone

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone

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Meaning (2):
- recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

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Meaning (3):
- utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

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