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Cantillate

To chant; to recite with musical tones.

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Sing 76% connected

To utter sounds with musical inflections or melodious modulations of voice, as fancy may dictate, or according to the notes of a song or tune, or of…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Singsong 76% connected

Bad singing or poetry.

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Chanting 74% connected

of Chant

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Chanting 74% connected

of Chant

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Intonation 74% connected

A thundering; thunder.

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Intonation 74% connected

A thundering; thunder.

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Chant 92% connected

To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Intonate 92% connected

To thunder.

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Intone 92% connected

To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to chant; as, to intone the church service.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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