intone

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈtəʊn/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈtəʊn/
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verb
R

to say something in a slow, serious, and monotone voice

The teacher intoned the poem, making it sound solemn and meaningful.

translation

v. to say something in a slow, serious, and monotone voice

Word Forms

3rd Present intones
Past intoned
Perfect intoned
Progressive intoning