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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  • Electrified by the crowd of dedicated fans who sang nearly every lyric back to them, All Time Low found the answer to the question hanging over them.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
  • Much to the delight of the crowd, Wonder sang his iconic hit Happy Birthday to his 13-year-old daughter Zaiah Morris, which prompted a mass singalong, creating a moment of pure joy in Hyde Park.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Programs run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and include various traditions of yoga, meditation, Raag therapy, fitness sessions chanting, and music offerings—to name just a few.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
  • With two outs, the Angels needed a hit, and Neto was at the plate as the fans chanted his name.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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