intone

Etymology

From Middle English entune, entone, from Old French entoner, from Medieval Latin intonō.

verb

  1. (transitive) To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize.
  2. (transitive) To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to speak or recite with singing voice; to chant.
    to intone the church service
  3. (intransitive) To utter a tone; utter a protracted sound.

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