as in to sing
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the priest then proceeded to intonate the prayer's familiar opening words

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  • Electrified by the crowd of dedicated fans who sang nearly every lyric back to them, All Time Low found the answer to the question hanging over them.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
  • Much to the delight of the crowd, Wonder sang his iconic hit Happy Birthday to his 13-year-old daughter Zaiah Morris, which prompted a mass singalong, creating a moment of pure joy in Hyde Park.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Around her, where NBA chants once echoed, beach volleyball fans cheered.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • On the ground, chanting protesters called for an oil embargo and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – echoing a threat made by Tehran during its 12-day war with Israel last month.
    Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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