utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
Used in a Sentence
intone
How to use intone in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for intone.
Editorial note
I understand that culturally we push young women away from some subjects, but I've never heard someone intone that a woman shouldn't do oscillation criteria or automorphic forms in math, or encourage algebraic groups instead?
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Quick take
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of intone gathered in one view.
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone; "please intonate with sadness"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for intone.
verb
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
verb
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
See also: chant, intonate, cantillate
verb
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone; "please intonate with sadness"
See also: intonate
Example sentences
I understand that culturally we push young women away from some subjects, but I've never heard someone intone that a woman shouldn't do oscillation criteria or automorphic forms in math, or encourage algebraic groups instead?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use intone in a sentence?
I understand that culturally we push young women away from some subjects, but I've never heard someone intone that a woman shouldn't do oscillation criteria or automorphic forms in math, or encourage algebraic groups instead?
What does intone mean?
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
What part of speech is intone?
intone is commonly used as verb.