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intonate

verb
in·​to·​nate | \ ˈin-tə-ˌnāt How to pronounce intonate (audio) , -(ˌ)tō-\
intonated; intonating

Definition of intonate

transitive verb

: intone, utter
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Synonyms for intonate

Synonyms

chant, intone, sing

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Examples of intonate in a Sentence

the priest then proceeded to intonate the prayer's familiar opening words

First Known Use of intonate

1795, in the meaning defined above

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