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intonated

/ˈɪntəˌneɪtɪd/ /ˈɪntʌˌneɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To intone or recite (words), especially emphatically or in a chanting manner.

Examples :

"The teacher intoned the poem's opening lines, her voice rising and falling in a rhythmic chant, to help the students memorize them. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration memorize

memorize verb

/ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/

To learn by heart, commit to memory.

"The student needed to memorize the multiplication tables for math class. "

Illustration intonation

intonation noun

/ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/

The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

"The teacher's intonation helped the students understand the difference between a question and a statement. "

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chanting verb

/ˈtʃæntɪŋ/ /ˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/

To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

"The children were chanting the school song, their voices blending in a beautiful, simple melody. "

Illustration announcements

announcements noun

/əˈnaʊnsmənts/

An act of announcing, or giving notice.

"He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make."

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Illustration rhythmic

rhythmic adjective

/ˈɹɪð.mək/

Of or relating to rhythm.

"The rhythmic drumming made it easy to dance to the music. "

Illustration thunderous

thunderous adjective

/ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/

Very loud; that sounds like thunder; thundersome. Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury.

"The crowd erupted in a thunderous applause after the winning goal. "

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emphatically adverb

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ /ɛmˈfætɪkli/

In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "

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emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."