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to sound
1.1
to articulate or pronounce words or sounds
Example
Can you sound the letter 'A' in the word 'apple'?
In this language, it's essential to sound the tones correctly.
When reading aloud, try to sound each syllable clearly.
When reciting the poem, make sure to sound the rhyming words correctly.
1.2
to make something, often a musical instrument, emit sound
Example
During the performance, the violinist expertly sounded each note.
The ship's captain sounded the ship's horn to signal departure.
He can sound the trumpet with incredible precision.
To begin the race, the referee will sound the starting gun.
He desperately tried to sound the fire alarm, but it malfunctioned.
1.3
to convey the impression or resemblance of a particular noise based on what is heard
Example
The tapping on the window sounded just like raindrops.
The buzzing of the bees in the garden sounded exactly like a distant lawnmower.
The melody in the song sounded like a tune from my childhood.
Her footsteps on the creaky floorboards sounded eerily like ghostly whispers.
The crashing waves on the shore sounded like a lullaby.
1.4
to emit a specific noise or tone to communicate a message, provide a warning, or convey information
Example
Economists are sounding a warning about potential market instability.
Experts have sounded concerns regarding the environmental impact.
When the storm approached, they sounded a loud siren as a warning.
We should sound a warning about the potential risks involved.
As the clock struck six, a distant church bell began to sound the evening hour.
2.1
to use one's voice to convey a particular emotion or quality
2.2
to give the impression of or appear as if something is a particular way or possesses specific qualities
Sound
sound
Example
The whistle sounded, signaling the start of the race.
The gong sounded to signal the end of meditation.
The alarm clock sounded, waking me up.
The fire alarm sounded, prompting everyone to evacuate.
The trumpet sounded for the parade to begin.
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