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Definition of: intone
(in·tōn′) v. ·toned, ·ton·ing v.t.
1. To utter or recite in a musical monotone: chant.
2. To give particular tones or intonation to.
—v.i.
3. To utter a musical monotone; chant. [<MF entonner <Med. L intonare. See INTONATE.]
—in·ton′er noun
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