First Known Use: 14th century
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1chant
verb \ˈchant\
: to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people
: to sing words and especially religious prayers by using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many times
Full Definition of CHANT
intransitive verb
1
: to make melodic sounds with the voice; especially : to sing a chant
2
: to recite something in a monotonous repetitive tone <protesters were chanting outside>
transitive verb
1
: to utter as in chanting
2
: to celebrate or praise in song or chant
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Origin of CHANT
Middle English chaunten, from Anglo-French chanter, from Latin cantare, frequentative of canere to sing; akin to Old English hana rooster, Old Irish canid he sings
2chant
noun
: a word or phrase that is repeated in a rhythmic way usually loudly and by a group of people
: a kind of singing using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many times
Full Definition of CHANT
1
: song 1
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First Known Use of CHANT
1671
CHANT Defined for Kids
1chant
verb \ˈchant\
chant·edchant·ing
Definition of CHANT for Kids
1
: to sing using a small number of musical tones
2
: to recite or speak in a rhythmic usually loud way <The crowd began chanting her name.>
2chant
noun
Definition of CHANT for Kids
1
: a melody in which several words or syllables are sung on one tone
2
: something spoken in a rhythmic usually loud way
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