Definition of intonatenext
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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  • Margaret sings near the end of the song.
    Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Bowl show will come with support from Mexican comedian Sofia Niño de Rivera and a special musical performance by the Colombian reggaeton sensation Feid — whose songs Hernández can’t help but sing at random throughout our interview.
    Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • During the last international break, when Germany faced Ghana in Stuttgart, the crowd at the Neckarstadion spent much of the evening chanting for Undav’s introduction from the bench.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Padres fans packed Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú for the Mexico City Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, cheering and chanting while making new friends far from home.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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