Intone
verb
To say or recite something in a singing tone or a particular tone of voice.
The priest intoned the prayers with a solemn voice.
Often appears as...
- intone a prayer
- intone a chant
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To utter something in a monotonous, musical, or mumbling manner.
He intoned his speech in a monotonous voice, putting everyone to sleep.
Often appears as...
- intone a speech
- intone a statement
verb
To say or recite something in a singing tone or a particular tone of voice.
The priest intoned the prayers with a solemn voice.
Often appears as...
- intone a prayer
- intone a chant
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To utter something in a monotonous, musical, or mumbling manner.
He intoned his speech in a monotonous voice, putting everyone to sleep.
Often appears as...
- intone a speech
- intone a statement
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Speech
Used to add a rhythmical or solemn quality to speech, often in religious or formal settings.
The choir intoned the verses, each word harmonizing with the last.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Atmosphere
'Intone' can be used to invoke a particular mood or emotion in the listener.
She intoned a blessing that filled the room with a sense of peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Casual
Avoid using 'intone' in casual conversation; it's more suitable for serious or formal contexts.
During the ceremony, he intoned each name with respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Speech
Used to add a rhythmical or solemn quality to speech, often in religious or formal settings.
The choir intoned the verses, each word harmonizing with the last.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Atmosphere
'Intone' can be used to invoke a particular mood or emotion in the listener.
She intoned a blessing that filled the room with a sense of peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Casual
Avoid using 'intone' in casual conversation; it's more suitable for serious or formal contexts.
During the ceremony, he intoned each name with respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Speech
Used to add a rhythmical or solemn quality to speech, often in religious or formal settings.
The choir intoned the verses, each word harmonizing with the last.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Atmosphere
'Intone' can be used to invoke a particular mood or emotion in the listener.
She intoned a blessing that filled the room with a sense of peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Casual
Avoid using 'intone' in casual conversation; it's more suitable for serious or formal contexts.
During the ceremony, he intoned each name with respect.
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Islamophobia killed my...
to go back to San Francisco. That is the last time I ever hug him. Ten days later, I'm on call at San Francisco General Hospital when I receive a barrage of vague text messages expressing condolences. Confused, I call my father, who calmly intones,
Video examples
Drone First Aid PIPE...
wound clove oil it'll numb around the incision frankincense helps promote tissue healing in lavender for calming yeah let's bag all this stuff up and and then we'll see how much it weighs gloves clothes that's a good thing oh yeah we're still intone Li 3.2 okay so
Video examples
Islamophobia killed my...
to go back to San Francisco. That is the last time I ever hug him. Ten days later, I'm on call at San Francisco General Hospital when I receive a barrage of vague text messages expressing condolences. Confused, I call my father, who calmly intones,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Peter Hitchens
English Journalist
I've grown tired of people impersonating world-weary cynics by intoning the old saying 'My enemy's enemy is my friend' as if it were a new-minted witticism.
Quote examples
Peter Hitchens
English Journalist
I've grown tired of people impersonating world-weary cynics by intoning the old saying 'My enemy's enemy is my friend' as if it were a new-minted witticism.
Example 1 of 1
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