verb
- 1
[T] ~ sth | + speech formal
to say something in a slow and serious voice without much expression, often on one note
(गंभीर और एक-स्वर में) बोलना, उच्चारण करना
- The judge intoned the sentence in a flat voice.
- 'Silence in court,' he intoned.
Synonyms drone recite declaim
- 2
[T] ~ sth
to say or sing prayers or verses on one note
(मंत्र, प्रार्थना) सस्वर पाठ करना, जपना
- The priests intoned the ancient hymns at dawn.
Synonyms chant recite sing
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