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Voice

UK /["/vɔɪs/"]/US /["/vɔɪs/"]/

Definition

the sound or sounds produced through the mouth by a person speaking or singing

In simple words: The sound you make when you talk or sing.

Examples

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone who hears it.
The singer's voice was powerful and full of emotion.
In the meeting, everyone had a chance to voice their opinions.
He tried to voice his concerns about the project.
The voice of the narrator guided us through the story.

Usage notes

Use 'voice' in both formal and informal contexts to refer to speaking or expressing thoughts. Avoid using it for non-human sounds.

Grammar pattern

use + voice + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'voice' as a 'choice' of sounds that come from your mouth.

Collocations

beautiful
fine
good
hear
raise
drop
go up
rise
die away
coach
teacher
lessons
in a/your voice
at the top of your voice
a babble of voices
a hum of voices
critical
dissenting
lone
find
add
lend
voice of
make your voice heard
speak with one voice

Synonyms

speech
talk
vocalization
sound
utterance

Antonyms

silence
quiet

Common mistakes

Confusing 'voice' with 'sound'; 'voice' is specifically human.
Using 'voice' as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun.
Mixing up 'voice' with 'tone'; they have different meanings.