Vocalize
/ˈvəʊkəlaɪz/verb
To express feelings, thoughts, or desires by speaking or making sounds.
The group was encouraged to vocalize their emotions during therapy
Often appears as...
- vocalize feelings
- vocalize thoughts
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Revelation
Vocalize includes sharing deep personal experiences and feelings that might be hard to express.
He found it difficult to vocalize his grief after the loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Words
'Vocalize' can refer to making sounds other than speech, like sighs or laughter, to convey a message.
She vocalized her frustration with a loud sigh.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Speaking
While vocalize often means speech, it can also involve non-language sounds to express oneself.
During the meditation session, participants vocalized their inner peace with 'Oms'.
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