voice
From Wiktionary
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Pronunciation [change]
- IPA: /vɔɪs/
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Noun [change]
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- The sounds a person makes with the throat.
- His voice was deep and clear.
- The influence of a person.
- She had a lot of voice in the company.
- Tone of expression.
- You spoke in a low voice so that they would not hear.
- (grammar) Tells if the subject does or receives the action.
- That sentence is in passive voice.
Synonyms [change]
- (sounds) speech, power of speech, ability to speak
- (influence) influence, say, right to be heard, vote, say-so
- (tone) tone, accent, expression, intonation
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Verb [change]
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Present participle |
- To say a thought, articulate.
- The president voiced her disagreement.
Synonyms [change]
- (say a thought) articulate, say, utter, assert, speak