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Definition of Chant
1. Noun. A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.
Specialized synonyms: Hallel, Hare Krishna
Specialized synonyms: Gregorian Chant, Plainchant, Plainsong
Generic synonyms: Religious Song
Specialized synonyms: Gregorian Chant, Plainchant, Plainsong
Generic synonyms: Religious Song
2. Verb. Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm. "They will chant the duet"; "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
Exact synonyms: Cantillate, Intonate, Intone
Specialized synonyms: Singsong
Generic synonyms: Sing
Derivative terms: Cantillation, Chanter, Chanting, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation
Specialized synonyms: Singsong
Generic synonyms: Sing
Derivative terms: Cantillation, Chanter, Chanting, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation, Intonation
3. Verb. Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically. "Sam and Sue chant"; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
Exact synonyms: Intone, Tone
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Intonation
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Intonation
Definition of Chant
1. v. t. To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.
2. v. i. To make melody with the voice; to sing.
3. n. Song; melody.
Definition of Chant
1. to sing [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: sing
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chant
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