Definition and Synonyms for Intonate

Definition of Intonate

1. Speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone Verb
2. Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm Verb

Synonyms for word "intonate"

Semanticaly linked words with "intonate"

Lexical Analysis for "intonate"

tone
Noun
derivation
2
1. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
2. the quality of a person's voice
intonation
Noun
derivation
5
1. the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
2. the act of singing in a monotonous tone
3. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
4. rise and fall of the voice pitch
5. rise and fall of the voice pitch

Etymology for intonate

has derived form intone
etymologically related intonation
is derived from intonated
is derived from intonates
is derived from intonating