Intone Definition & Meaning
intone
- verb
- utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
- recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
- speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone; "please intonate with sadness"
"Intone" in song lyrics
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"Now just jump on the boat, and follow the notes I intone"
Pep Love — Melanin Magnetic (Black People)
Words that rhyme with intone
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does intone mean?
- utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again" recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer" speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone; "please intonate with sadness"
- What part of speech is intone?
- Intone is a verb.
- How many definitions does intone have?
- Intone has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).