intonate

Example Sentences

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Solomon said in a singsong, the way people intonate when they are not quite convinced of what they are saying.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2022

They have this way they intonate their words.

From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2010

Of a truth, she had sworn never to actually speak again, but now it occurred to her that perhaps she might at least intonate.

From Si'Wren of the Patriarchs by Cheney, Roland Jon

Why did he not take up his last words, "Live in peace," and intonate the blessing?

From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de

"Ole Billie Bawlie" found as Number 4 was a little song which was used to deride men who had little ability musically to intonate "calls" and "sponses."

From Negro Folk Rhymes Wise and Otherwise: With a Study by Talley, Thomas Washington