intone

intone
/ɪnˈtəun; ɪn`ton/ v
1 [I, Tn] recite (a prayer, psalm, etc) in a singing tone 吟诵, 吟唱（祈祷文、 赞美诗等）.
2 [Tn] (fig 比喻) say (sth) in a solemn voice 用庄重的语调说（话）.

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