Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtoʊn/
noun the manner or quality of a person's voice or the modulation of intonation in speaking
A1 She listened to the intone of the priest during the church service.
A2 The intone of the singer's voice was soothing and melodic.
B1 The intone of the teacher's voice helped the students focus on their work.
B2 The intone of the speaker's speech captivated the audience.
C1 The intone of the conductor guided the orchestra through the complex piece.
C2 The intone of the actor's monologue brought tears to the audience's eyes.
verb to utter or recite in a particular tone or with a particular intonation
A1 She intoned the nursery rhyme to her baby to help him fall asleep.
A2 The teacher intoned the instructions clearly so that all the students could understand.
B1 The priest intoned the prayers during the church service.
B2 The opera singer intoned the aria with great emotion, captivating the audience.
C1 The politician intoned his speech with passion and conviction, rallying the crowd.
C2 The actor intoned his lines with such skill and precision that he received a standing ovation.
formal The priest began to intone the prayers during the church service.
informal She likes to intone different voices when reading stories to her children.
slang Stop intoning like that, you sound ridiculous.
figurative The speaker's voice seemed to intone a sense of urgency in his message.
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