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Voiced - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Voiced refers to sounds produced with vibration of the vocal cords, like /b/ or /d/. It can also mean expressing an opinion or feeling openly, as in She voiced her concerns.

voiced

/vɔɪst/ /vɔɪst/

Definition:

Produced using vocal cords; expressed or stated aloud.

Synonyms:

spoken, uttered, expressed, articulated

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

unvoiced, silent, mute

Common Collocations:

voiced opinion, voiced concern, voiced support

Derivatives:

voicing, voiceable

Usage Tips:

Use "voiced" for sounds made with vocal cords or opinions expressed clearly.

Common Phrases:

voiced aloud, strongly voiced, rarely voiced

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "voiz," from Latin "vox," meaning "voice."

Examples:

  • 1. She voiced her concerns during the meeting.
  • 2. The linguist explained how voiced consonants are produced.
  • 3. He voiced his agreement with a nod.
  • 4. The actor voiced the animated character perfectly.

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