modulate

Meaning

To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.

To change the strength, accent, or pitch of something; to vary or regulate; to adjust or control.

to adjust or regulate the degree, pitch, or intensity of something

Example Sentences

A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.

He modulated his voice to sound more authoritative.

The teacher modulated her voice to keep the students engaged.

Synonyms

adjust, regulate, modify, control, vary, tune

Entry 1

adjust, regulate, modify

Entry 2

adjust, regulate, control, vary

Entry 3

adjust, regulate, vary, control, tune

Antonyms

intensify, distort, unbalance, amplify, maintain, stabilize, disrupt

Entry 1

intensify, distort, unbalance

Entry 2

intensify, amplify, maintain, stabilize

Entry 3

disrupt, distort, unbalance

Collocations

modulate voice, modulate frequency, modulate tone