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intone vs verbalise

verbalise vs intone

intone and verbalise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intone No No Yes No
verbalise No No Yes No
As verbs, verbalise is a hypernym of intone; that is, verbalise is a word with a broader meaning than intone:
  • intone: utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
  • verbalise: express in speech
Other hypernyms of intone include mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalize.
intone (verb) verbalise (verb)
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm convert into a verb
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone express in speech
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically be verbose
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Difference between intone and verbalise

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