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verbalize vs intone

intone vs verbalize

verbalize and intone both are verbs.

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

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