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noun

ˈvȯis How to pronounce voice (audio)
Definition of voicenext
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as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation

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2
as in expression
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism

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3
as in singer
one who sings one of the great voices of her generation

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voice

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verb

as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) voiced a suggestion about where to go

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
When Thurston spoke about it, his voice brightened. —Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025 The character was first brought to the big screen in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), where Doug Jones portrayed the Surfer physically while Laurence Fishburne provided the voice. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Thomas rose to fame in the 1990s, voicing young Simba in The Lion King and starring in the TV series Home Improvement, among other big projects. —Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Researchers voiced deep concern about the erosion of academic freedom and scientific integrity. —Angel Algarin, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
  1. say
  2. expression
  3. singer
  4. express
  5. share
  6. formulation
  7. give
  8. role
Noun
  • The latest tariff hikes ought to have a big say on its American MSRP.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Ordinary members of the church won’t get a say in the decision.
    — Katie Landeck, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of say
Noun
  • Music, literature and the visual arts are not optional luxuries but essential expressions of our humanity.
    — William P. Yeakel, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Self Offense helps people identify subtle cues (e.g., saying ‘maybe’ or avoiding eye contact) and empowers them to treat those cues as legitimate expressions of self.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Definition of expression
Noun
  • In the meantime, a forgotten gem from the singer’s discography is finding a new audience overseas, as one of her most beautiful and often overlooked compositions returns to a pair of rankings in the United Kingdom.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The show, which features the singer’s Cowboy Carter live debut, marked Netflix‘s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Definition of singer
Verb
  • Yi Ming’s personal resilience and love of light is expressed in the work.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.
    — Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of express
Noun
  • The results from a study among almost 500 employees show that employees with children under six have less bandwidth to help coworkers with work problems or take over a coworker’s share of the workload.
    — Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • All 20 clubs earn an equal share of £86.9million ($115.8m) through domestic and international broadcasting rights and a further £8.2m via commercial income.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Definition of share
Noun
  • While newer formulations tend to avoid these ingredients, some still include actives that can be harsh, especially on sensitive areas like the underarms, where skin is thinner and prone to irritation or darkening.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Cacti, fungi or mushrooms, grape skins, corn, apples, mango waste and pineapple leaves, which make a textile called piñatex, have all been used to create vegan leather, and new formulations come out constantly.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of formulation
Verb
  • Despite that, a growing number of companies do so voluntarily because the information gives them a leg up in the business world.
    — Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The federal government gives nothing for day-to-day operations, but the MTA does receive more than $2 billion annually for capital improvements, primarily for repair work to keep the system functional and safe.
    — Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of give
Noun
  • Coach Scott Arniel likes to refer to him as a Swiss Army knife for his ability to play any role that the coaches ask of him.
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Canha is expected to hold a key role in the lineup.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of role

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