Chant (Verb)
Meaning 1
Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The crowd began to chant his name in anticipation of his speech.
- The protesters chanted slogans outside the government building for hours.
- She chanted a mantra quietly to calm her nerves before the big presentation.
- The football fans chanted in unison as their team took the field.
- The group of monks chanted prayers in harmony as they walked through the monastery.
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Meaning 2
Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; "The rabbi chanted a prayer".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The monk chanted ancient hymns in harmony with the temple choir.
- The football fans chanted their team's name to cheer them on.
- The yoga instructor chanted a soothing mantra to calm her students.
- The priest chanted a gentle prayer as he anointed the sick woman.
- The crowd began to chant for an encore as the rock band took a bow.