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intonation vs intonate

intonate vs intonation

intonation is a noun but intonate is not a noun.

intonation is not a verb while intonate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intonation Yes No No No
intonate No No Yes No
intonation (noun) intonate (noun)
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
rise and fall of the voice pitch
intonation (verb) intonate (verb)
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone
Difference between intonation and intonate

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