voice

/vˈɔ‍ɪs/

/ˈvɔɪs/

[noun] [verb]

Voice

[NOUN]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

synonyms : phonation

1.1

the quality of sound or tone of a person

1.2

a sound suggestive of a vocal utterance

1.3

(metonymy) a singer

an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

synonyms : interpreter

representative

spokesperson

the right to give an opinion on something

synonyms : articulation

a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated

something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression

the ability to speak

(grammar) the form of a verb that indicates whether the subject does something or something is done to it

the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music

synonyms : part

a specific opinion on something

the way in which a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are expressed through their speech and thoughts

to voice

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to express something, especially a feeling or opinion in the form of words

(phonetics) to articulate a speech sound with the vibration of the vocal cords

synonyms : sound

vocalise

vocalize

antonyms : devoice

Examples

1. That DJ's voice really sets my teeth on edge.

2. His voice dropped to a whisper.

3. Those coffin nails are going to hurt your voice.

4. The audience could hear the actor's voice clearly through the microphone.

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