voice

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This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 31-03-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Derived words 2.3 See also 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /vɔɪs/
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[change] Noun

Singular voice

Plural voices

1. The sounds a person makes with the throat.

   His voice was deep and clear.

2. The influence of a person.

   She had a lot of voice in the company.

3. Tone of expression.

   You spoke in a low voice so that they would not hear.

4. (grammar) Tells if the subject does or receives the action.

   That sentence is in passive voice.

[change] Synonyms

• (sounds) speech, power of speech, ability to speak
• (influence) influence, say, right to be heard, vote, say-so
• (tone) tone, accent, expression, intonation

[change] Derived words

• singing voice
• active voice
• passive voice
• voiceover

[change] See also

• throat
• sound
• audible
• audio
• power
• whisper
• shout
• grammar

[change] Verb

Plain form voice

Third-person singular voices

Past tense voiced

Past participle voiced

Present participle voicing

1. To say a thought, articulate.

   The president voiced her disagreement.

[change] Synonyms

• (say a thought) articulate, say, utter, assert, speak

[change] Related words

• share
• tell
• mention
• statement
• vocal