Word of the Day
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
Cantillate
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Cantillate is a verb that means to chant.

The Latin word cantare (con TAR ay) means to chant. Our word of the day entered English in the mid-19th century and is often used to describe the chanting or singing in a choir, example:

Listening to the choir cantillate that lovely hymn is an otherworldly experience. Several voices chanting in unison can sound stunning.