English dictionary
voice
/v//Oi//s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
ExamplesA shrill voice sounded behind us.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
ExamplesA singer takes good care of his voice.
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a sound suggestive of a vocal utterance
ExamplesThe noisy voice of the waterfall.
The incessant voices of the artillery.
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expressing in coherent verbal form
ExamplesI gave voice to my feelings.
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a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated
ExamplesThe voice of the law.
The Times is not the voice of New York.
Conservatism has many voices.
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something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression
ExamplesThe wee small voice of conscience.
The voice of experience.
He said his voices told him to do it.
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(metonymy) a singer
ExamplesHe wanted to hear trained voices sing it.
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an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
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the ability to speak
ExamplesHe lost his voice.
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(linguistics) the grammatical relation (active or passive) of the grammatical subject of a verb to the action that the verb denotes
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the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
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Sound uttered by the mouth, especially that uttered by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character; as, the human <i>voice</i>; a pleasant <i>voice</i>; a low <i>voice</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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give voice to
ExamplesHe voiced his concern.
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utter with vibrating vocal chords
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To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce; to divulge; as, to <i>voice</i> the sentiments of the nation.
Source: webster1913
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To clamor; to cry out.
Source: webster1913