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chant

1 of 2verb
/ʧænt/
Forms:chants,chanting,chanted,chanted
1

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

transitive
  • The crowd began to chant slogans during the demonstration, expressing their collective message.
  • As part of their meditation practice, the group would gather to chant calming mantras.
  • The teacher encouraged the students to chant multiplication tables to reinforce learning.
  • As part of the ceremony, the priest chanted blessings, invoking divine favor upon the newlyweds.
  • The coach had the team chant their victory cry after winning the match.
Synonyms:
toneintone
2

to sing a piece such as a psalm, canticle, etc. in a limited range of notes and with a repetitive tone

transitive
  • The monks gathered in the chapel to chant their evening prayers.
  • The worshippers chanted the hymn in unison, their voices rising and falling in a rhythmic pattern.
  • The Buddhist monks sat in a circle, closing their eyes as they chanted a sacred mantra.
  • The congregation joined together to chant the refrain of the liturgical song.
Synonyms:
cantillateintonateintone