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in·tone (in tōn′)

transitive verb intoned -·toned′, intoning -·ton′·ing

  1. to utter or recite in a singing tone or in prolonged monotones; chant
  2. to give a particular intonation to
  3. to sing or recite the opening phrase of (a chant, canticle, etc.)

Etymology: ME entonen < OFr entoner < ML intonare: in- & tone

intransitive verb

to speak or recite in a singing tone or in prolonged monotones; chant

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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