in·tone /ɪnˈton/
(vt.)(vi.)吟詠
In·tone v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intoned p. pr. & vb. n. Intoning.]
1. To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to chant; as, to intone the church service.
In·tone, v. i. To utter a prolonged tone or a deep, protracted sound; to speak or recite in a measured, sonorous manner; to intonate.
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intone
v 1: utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The
students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
[syn: tone, chant]
2: recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a
psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer" [syn: chant, intonate,
cantillate]
3: speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a
particular tone; "please intonate with sadness" [syn: intonate]