Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raise one's voice/lower one's voice
Phrase
/reɪz wʌnz vɔɪs/ /ˈloʊər wʌnz vɔɪs/
Definition
To increase or decrease the volume of one’s speech.
Examples
- During the argument, she had to raise her voice to be heard over the noise.
- He leaned in closer and lowered his voice to share a secret.
- The teacher had to raise her voice to get the students’ attention.
- In a quiet library, it’s important to lower one’s voice.
Meaning
The phrase ‘raise one’s voice’ means to speak louder, often to express anger or urgency. Conversely, ‘lower one’s voice’ means to speak more quietly, often to indicate discretion or secrecy.
Synonyms
- Raise one’s voice: shout, yell, speak loudly
- Lower one’s voice: whisper, murmur, speak softly
