Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intoning
verb
/ɪnˈtoʊnɪŋ/
Definition
The act of speaking or chanting in a musical or rhythmic way, often with a particular tone or pitch.
Examples
- She was intoning the poem in a soft, melodic voice.
- The priest started intoning the prayers during the ceremony.
- His intoning of the national anthem stirred emotions in the crowd.
Meaning
To intone means to say something in a monotone or to recite in a melodious manner, often used in the context of religious or ceremonial speech.
Synonyms
- chanting
- reciting
- saying
