intonate

• Устаревший глагол, означающий греметь, издавать громкий звук или произносить с определённой интонацией; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete verb meaning to thunder, to make a loud sound, or to utter with a particular tone; rarely used in modern English.

1. Speak with a particular toneC1formal

   To speak carefully, using a specific pitch or tone, often with rising and falling inflections.

   Интонировать

   • The actor intonated his lines with great emotion.
   • She intonated her speech to emphasize key points.
   • He intonated the question with a rising pitch at the end.

   Синонимыinflectintonemodulate

2. Recite musically or chantC1formal

   To recite something with a musical intonation, similar to chanting or singing a psalm.

   Петь или произносить нараспев

   • The priest intonated the psalm during the service.
   • The choir intonated the ancient hymn beautifully.
   • He intonated the poem in a slow, melodic rhythm.

   Синонимыcantillatechantintonerecitesing