intoned

Meanings

• Verb

  To pronounce a word or phrase with emphasis or feeling.

  - "She intoned the words of the poem with great emotion."
  - "The priest intoned the blessings before the wedding ceremony."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intoned
tone , gone , mone , bone , phone

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Variants

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intone , intoned , intoner , intoners , intones , intoning

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to sing or chant with a musical intonation'. From Old French intoner, intoner, from Latin intonare, from intonare 'to tune, to sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'intoned' comes from the Latin word intonare, which means 'to tune'.

2. Intoning is an important part of many religious ceremonies, including weddings and funerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. intonation: The way a word or phrase is pronounced, including the stress on each syllable and the pitch inflection.

2. prosody: The study of the rhythm and meter of language, including intonation, stress, and syllable count.

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Culture

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In literature, intoning can be used to convey emotion or emphasis in dialogue. In music, it refers to the process of tuning an instrument before playing.

How to Memorize "intoned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself pronouncing the word 'intoned' with emphasis.
   - Imagine the words 'intoned' and 'intonation' written out in front of you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intoned' with the idea of singing or chanting.
   - Think of the word 'intonation' and how it relates to the way words are pronounced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Intonation is the way words are sung' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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