vocalize
verb
vo·cal·ize
ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz 
vocalized; vocalizing
2
a
: to make voiced rather than voiceless : voice
b
: to convert to a vowel
3
: to furnish (something, such as a consonantal Hebrew or Arabic text) with vowels or vowel points
Examples of vocalize in a Sentence
The male bird vocalizes to attract a mate.
she's not one to vocalize her worries
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
While fans gushed over Montag's look for the video, many also vocalized their support for Montag and Pratt's dedication to helping those recover from the L.A. wildfires.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Lakers only took two free throws in the first two quarters, entering halftime trailing 48-47, with plenty of players vocalizing their frustrations with the officials the entire game.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Senate Democrats spent hours on the Senate floor vocalizing their opposition to his confirmation Wednesday.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalize. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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vocalize
verb
vo·cal·ize
ˈvō-kə-ˌlīz
vocalized; vocalizing
: to give voice to
especially
: sing entry 1 sense 1a
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