phonate

English

/fəʊˈneɪt/, /ˈfoʊˌneɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To make sounds with the voice.
  • (transitive) To use the voice to make (specific sounds).

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek φωνή (sound, voice, tone, word) derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (speak, shine, say, glow), *bʰeh₂- (speak, shine, say, glow).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰeh₂-

Gloss

speak, shine, say, glow

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji
🗣️ 🗣️ 🙊

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