verb
- to say or recite in a slow, serious manner with a particular tone or pitch
Usage: often used for religious or ceremonial speech
Examples
- The priest intones the ancient prayer during the ceremony.
- She intones each word of the poem with dramatic emphasis.
- The judge intones the verdict in a solemn voice.
- He intones the national anthem before every game.
- The teacher intones the lesson in a monotonous voice.
- The choir director intones the opening notes for the singers.