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chant

verb
/tʃænt/

Meaning

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
To say or sing something repeatedly in a rhythmic way.

Example Sentences

The monks chant prayers in the temple.

The crowd began to chant the team's name during the match.

Example Expressions

chant down

Synonyms

sing, recite, intone, repeat, carol
Entry 1
sing, recite, intone, repeat
Entry 2
sing, intone, recite, repeat, carol

Antonyms

speak, whisper, silence, quiet
Entry 1
speak, whisper, silence
Entry 2
silence, quiet

Collocations

chant prayers, chant together, chant loudly, chant rhythmically, chant softly, chant mantra, religious chant
Entry 1
chant prayers, chant together, chant loudly, chant rhythmically, chant softly
Entry 2
chant loudly, chant together, chant mantra, religious chant

Related Vocabularies

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
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To support, strengthen or reinforce something to make it better.

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