Chanted: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to rhythmic and often repeating words or sounds, typically in a group setting, like in religious ceremonies or protests.

• The monks chanted their prayers in unison
• The crowd chanted slogans during the demonstration

Best used during ritualistic or repetitive group activities, often with a rhythmic or musical element.

• The crowd chanted the team's name over and over
• Monks chanted prayers at the temple

Used when you want to raise your voice loudly, typically to get attention or in moments of strong emotion.

• He shouted for help when he saw the fire
• She shouted at the top of her lungs during the concert

Informal and often used in more intense, urgent, or negative situations. It implies a greater intensity than 'shout'.

• She yelled at her kids to stay away from the road
• He yelled in frustration after losing the match

Suitable for official, formal announcements or declarations, often to a wide audience.

• The president proclaimed a day of national mourning
• They proclaimed their love from the rooftops

Used when creating or promoting slogans, often in marketing or political campaigns.

• During the campaign, they began to sloganize their new policies
• The company tried to sloganize their new product to attract customers

Used when a group of people repeatedly sing or shout words or phrases together, often in a rhythmic way, typically during protests, sports events, or religious ceremonies.

• The crowd chanted slogans during the protest
• The monks chanted their prayers in unison

Refers to the part of a song or poem that is repeated regularly, especially at the end of each stanza.

• The refrain in her poem emphasized the theme of love
• Everyone joined in enthusiastically for the song's refrain

Refers to a group of people singing together, often part of a song or performance. It is also used to describe a repeated section of a song.

• The chorus sang beautifully at the choir concert
• The chorus of the song is very catchy

A piece of music with lyrics, sung by a person or group of people.

• She sang her favorite song at the talent show
• The children learned a new song at school

A short, memorable phrase used in advertising, political campaigns, or protests to express a belief or stand.

• The political party's slogan was 'Change for a Better Future'
• The company's slogan is 'Just Do It'