Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cantillate
verb
/ˈkan.tɪ.leɪt/
Definition
To chant or recite something, especially in a musical and rhythmic manner.
Examples
- During the service, the priest began to cantillate the ancient hymns.
- She loved to cantillate poems during her poetry readings.
- The choir members cantillated beautifully, enhancing the atmosphere of the ceremony.
Meaning
The act of singing or chanting a text, typically in a ceremonial or liturgical context.
Synonyms
- chant
- sing
- intonate
- recite
