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INTONED
chantlike, intoned, singsong
(adjective) uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting; ātheir chantlike intoned prayersā; āa singsong manner of speakingā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
intoned
simple past tense and past participle of intone
Anagrams
• nointed, nondiet
Source: Wiktionary
INTONE
In*tone", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intoned; p. pr. & vb. n. Intoning.] Etym: [LL. intonare, intonatum; pref. in- in + L. tonus tone. See Tone and cf. Entune, Intonate.]
Definition: To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to chant; as, to intone the church service.
In*tone", v. i.
Definition: To utter a prolonged tone or a deep, protracted sound; to speak or recite in a measured, sonorous manner; to intonate. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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