Voice
Parts of Speech: Noun, verb
Definitions:
- Noun: the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, especially human beings, in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.
- Noun: the faculty or power of uttering sounds through the mouth by the controlled expulsion of air.
- Verb: to give utterance or expression to; declare; proclaim.
- Verb: to regulate the tone of the voice.
Pronunciations:
Origin and Usage:
The word "voice" comes from the Old French word "voiz," which means "voice" or "sound." The word has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form is commonly used to refer to the sounds made by living creatures, especially humans, while the verb form is used to describe the act of expressing oneself through speech or other means.
Synonyms:
- Utterance
- Tone
- Sound
- Speech
- Vocalization
Related Words:
- Audio
- Phone
- Sonic
- Tonal
- Tuner
Example Sentences:
- She has a beautiful singing voice.
- He raised his voice to be heard over the noise of the crowd.
- The actor used his voice to bring the character to life.
- She voiced her concerns about the new policy.
- He tried to voice his opinion, but no one was listening.