- sing⇄adj. singable.
- sing⇄expr. sing out, to call loudly; shout.
Ex. Suddenly a scout sang out that a party was in sight (Disraeli). - sing⇄expr. sing small, to change to a humble tone or manner.
Ex. Sir R. Peel endorsed the remonstrance and I had to sing small (William E. Gladstone). - sing⇄noun 1. a singing, ringing, or whistling sound.
Ex. the sing of a bullet in flight.
2. the act of singing, especially in a group. - sing⇄sing, verb, sangor (sometimes)sung,sung,singing,noun.
- sing⇄v.i. 1. to make music with the voice.
Ex. to sing in a choir, to sing while working. He sings on the radio.
(SYN) carol, warble, croon.
2. to make pleasant musical sounds.
Ex. Birds sing.
3. to tell in song or poetry. < - sing⇄v.t. 1. to utter musically.
Ex. to sing a song. He almost seemed to sing his lines from the play.
2. to chant; intone.
Ex. The priest sings Mass.
3. to tell of in song or poetry.
Ex. The poet sang the deeds of heroes.