sing synonyms

sing

v.

  1. To produce vocal music

    chant, carol, warble, vocalize, trill, croon, choir, twitter, chirp, lilt, harmonize, sing soprano, sing tenor, sing bass, sing alto, sing baritone, raise a song, lift up the voice in song, pipe up, burst into song.

    Antonyms mumble*, squawk*, screech. *

  2. To produce a sound suggestive of singing

    buzz, resound, purr; see hum, sound 1.

  3. To write poetry

    celebrate in song, versify, tell in verse, compose, grow lyrical; see also write 1.

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