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Definition of Sing
1. Verb. Deliver by singing. "They will sing the duet"; "Sing Christmas carols"
Specialized synonyms: Solmizate, Troll, Hymn, Carol, Madrigal
Generic synonyms: Interpret, Render
Derivative terms: Singer, Singing, Song, Song
2. Verb. Produce tones with the voice. "Sam and Sue sing"; "My brother sings very well"
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Specialized synonyms: Place, Troll, Croon, Cantillate, Chant, Intonate, Intone, Descant, Warble, Yodel, Quaver, Trill, Warble, Treble, Hum, Belt, Belt Out, Descant On, Vocalise, Vocalize, Harmonise, Harmonize, Descant, Sing Along, Psalm, Minstrel, Solmizate, Chirp, Tweedle, Choir, Chorus
Derivative terms: Singer, Singing, Song, Song
3. Verb. To make melodious sounds. "The woods sing with many kinds of birds "; "The nightingale was singing"
4. Verb. Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound. "Sam and Sue sing"; "The bullet sang past his ear"
5. Verb. Divulge confidential information or secrets. "Be careful--his secretary talks"
Generic synonyms: Break, Bring Out, Disclose, Discover, Divulge, Expose, Give Away, Let On, Let Out, Reveal, Unwrap
Related verbs: Spill, Talk
Derivative terms: Blabber, Singing, Talk, Talkative, Tattle, Tattler
Antonyms: Keep Quiet
Definition of Sing
1. v. i. To utter sounds with musical inflections or melodious modulations of voice, as fancy may dictate, or according to the notes of a song or tune, or of a given part (as alto, tenor, etc.) in a chorus or concerted piece.
2. v. t. To utter with musical inflections or modulations of voice.
Definition of Sing
1. Verb. (intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization. ¹
3. Verb. (slang) To confess under interrogation. ¹
4. Noun. A gathering for the purpose of singing songs. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sing
1. to utter with musical inflections of the voice [v SANG, SUNG, SINGING, SINGS] : SINGABLE [adj]