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intone
transitive verb intoned, intoning
- to utter or recite in a singing tone or in prolonged monotones; chant
- to give a particular intonation to
- to sing or recite the opening phrase of (a chant, canticle, etc.)
intransitive verb
to speak or recite in a singing tone or in prolonged monotones; chant
Related Forms:
- intoner noun
See intone in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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