Vocalize

Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of vocalize

verb to express or articulate something through speech or sound

Example Sentences

A1 She vocalizes her thoughts through singing.

A2 Children often vocalize their emotions through crying.

B1 It is important to vocalize your concerns in a respectful manner.

B2 The actor had to vocalize his lines clearly for the audience to understand.

C1 Professional singers spend hours practicing how to vocalize properly.

C2 The therapist encouraged the patient to vocalize their deepest fears and anxieties.

Examples of vocalize in a Sentence

formal It is important for singers to properly vocalize before a performance.

informal I always vocalize in the shower before singing in public.

slang I heard you like to vocalize in the car when your favorite song comes on.

figurative The protesters used their voices to vocalize their demands for change.

Grammatical Forms of vocalize

• past tense: vocalized
• plural: vocalizes
• comparative: more vocalized
• superlative: most vocalized
• present tense: vocalize
• future tense: will vocalize
• perfect tense: have vocalized
• continuous tense: is vocalizing
• singular: vocalize
• positive degree: vocalize
• infinitive: to vocalize
• gerund: vocalizing
• participle: vocalizing

Origin and Evolution of vocalize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vocalize' originated from the Latin word 'vocalis' which means 'of or pertaining to the voice'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'vocalize' has evolved to also mean to produce speech sounds or to sing with the voice.