intone
intone definition
in·tone (in tōn′)
transitive verb intoned -·toned′, intoning -·ton′·ing
- 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.)
Etymology: ME entonen < OFr entoner < ML intonare: in- & tone
intransitive verb
to speak or recite in a singing tone or in prolonged monotones; chant
Related Forms:
- intoner in·ton′er noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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