chant

/t‍ʃˈɑːnt/

/ˈtʃænt/

to chant

MAIN VERB

the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

synonyms : cover

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

synonyms : cantillate

utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

synonyms : intone

Chant

a rhythmic monotonous composition that accompanies an incantation of psalms or canticles in a ritual

Examples

1. That the fans chanted their name.

2. In the birthplace of the Enlightenment, French demonstrators chant "No justice, no peace."

3. During Friday prayers, congregants chanted "Death to America."

4. Today's word is chant.