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noun

ˈvȯis How to pronounce voice (audio)
Definition of voicenext
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as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation

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2
as in expression
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism

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3
as in singer
one who sings one of the great voices of her generation

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voice

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verb

as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) voiced a suggestion about where to go

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
His voice is immaculate, but his main influence is Chris Brown. —EW.com, 5 June 2025 Each voice has its own rhythmic room and frequency. —Daegan Miller june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Verb
No Senate Republican signed the letter, led by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., but Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voiced support for public media in an editorial in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner earlier this month. —Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 4 June 2025 Hamill’s career, in addition to his work as Luke, has also involved a wide range of voiceover work, including voicing The Joker in a variety of Batman projects. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
  1. say
  2. expression
  3. singer
  4. express
  5. share
  6. formulation
  7. give
  8. role
Noun
  • Well, now is your chance to have your say on all the above topics (and more) below.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • Many of the commenters felt like the poster was justified in walking out of the dinner, emphasizing that her parents don't have a say in her life.
    — Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 1 June 2025
Definition of say
Noun
  • Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.
    — Essence, Essence, 3 June 2025
  • However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Definition of expression
Noun
  • Wednesday is the latest acting credit for the singer, who led the films Joker: Folie à Deux, A Star Is Born and House of Gucci, and was in two seasons of FX’s American Horror Story.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 June 2025
  • The late singer’s assets include a 20% stake in Margaritaville, a company with interests in more than 30 restaurants and bars and 20 hotels, including one in New York’s Times Square.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 June 2025
Definition of singer
Verb
  • All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 May 2025
  • Trump, for his part, has expressed admiration for Musk while also signaling the limits of their working relationship.
    — Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 May 2025
Definition of express
Noun
  • The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
  • International concerns about the war’s consequences, as well as trade tensions, drove Asian share prices lower Monday while oil prices surged.
    — Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Definition of share
Noun
  • The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
  • Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 May 2025
Definition of formulation
Verb
  • But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • The former monk also gave specific advice on how to hone in on what's important in life.
    — Melody Chiu, People.com, 27 May 2025
Definition of give
Noun
  • Though she's been a part of some of the entire franchise's most epic confrontations and conflagrations, Smiley, who proposed to Rossi in 2013, has played an arguably even more pivotal role in shaping the course of the Housewives' oldest installment.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 June 2025
  • But by March, Musk's role in the administration began to face questions.
    — Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6 June 2025
Definition of role

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