intonate

verb

in·to·nate ˈin-tə-ˌnāt

-(ˌ)tō-

intonated; intonating

: intone, utter

the priest then proceeded to intonate the prayer's familiar opening words

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of intonate was in 1795

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“Intonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intonate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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