Choired: meaning, definitions and examples

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choired

 

[ kwaɪrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

musical performance

Choired is the past tense of the verb 'choir,' which means to sing in a choir or to participate in a choral performance. It typically involves a group of people performing music together, often featuring harmonies and vocal arrangements. This term is rarely used in modern English and may be considered an informal or humorous usage. It reflects the action of engaging collectively in musical expression, often for religious or cultural events.

Synonyms

performed, sang, sounded.

Examples of usage

  • The children choired beautifully at the concert.
  • They choired together for the church service.
  • Last year, the community choired for the Christmas Eve mass.

Translations

Translations of the word "choired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coroado

🇮🇳 गाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gesungen

🇮🇩 dinyanyikan

🇺🇦 виконаний

🇵🇱 śpiewany

🇯🇵 合唱された

🇫🇷 chanté

🇪🇸 cantado

🇹🇷 şarkı söylenmiş

🇰🇷 합창된

🇸🇦 مُغنى

🇨🇿 zpívaný

🇸🇰 spievaný

🇨🇳 合唱的

🇸🇮 pojeven

🇮🇸 sungið

🇰🇿 ән айтылған

🇬🇪 გადახურული

🇦🇿 ifade edilmiş

🇲🇽 cantado

Etymology

The term 'choired' stems from the noun 'choir,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'chorus,' meaning a band of singers. The word 'choir' entered the English language around the 14th century, primarily referring to a group of singers in a church or a similar setting. The use of 'choired' as a past tense form reflects a linguistic transformation over time, adapting the noun form into a verb to describe the action of singing in a choir. Historically, choirs have played a significant role in religious and cultural traditions, providing music for worship, celebrations, and community gatherings. The evolution of 'choir' into 'choired' highlights the rich intersection between language and the arts, demonstrating how language adapts to describe collective human experiences.