verb
to produce speech sounds by vibration of the vocal cords
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In order to improve speech clarity, the therapist encouraged the patient to phonate each syllable clearly.
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When you're singing, make sure to phonate each note properly to hit the right pitch.
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I can't believe she can't phonate properly, it's like she's mumbling all the time.
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The wind seemed to phonate through the trees, creating a haunting melody in the forest.