intone — to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtoʊn/
Example Sentences
- The teacher intoned the boring lesson so monotonously that half the class fell asleep.
- She intoned the wedding vows with such emotion that everyone cried.
- My GPS intones directions like a robot priest giving eternal guidance.
intone
VERB[/ɪnˈtoʊn/]
to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
The old monk began to intone the morning prayer in a deep, steady voice.
Alone in the cathedral, he intones in a sacred tone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin intonare, meaning 'to sound into' or 'to give tone to'. The term developed in medieval church contexts, where it was used for singing liturgical chants and reciting prayers with proper vocal modulation.
Breakdown
in- (into, inward) + tonare (to sound, to thunder), derived from tonus (tone, sound).
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📝Examples
“The teacher intoned the boring lesson so monotonously that half the class fell asleep.”
“She intoned the wedding vows with such emotion that everyone cried.”
“My GPS intones directions like a robot priest giving eternal guidance.”
“The judge intoned the verdict in a grave voice.”
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