quaver
verb (used without object)
to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble.
quavered
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past participleof quaver.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof quaver.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
quaververb (used without object)to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble.
Example Sentences
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Dressed in a traditional feathered cloak, her voice quavered as she thrust a photo of her mother at the committee.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2023
His voice quavered as he described his players’ hopes of winning the upcoming Frozen Four, college hockey’s premier event.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
When it came time for him to address the gathering at his uncle’s grave, Franken’s voice quavered as he took in, for the first time, the cross that was about to be removed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2020
As her voice quavered, I felt a surge of emotion so strong it seemed to paralyze me.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2018
“Aye, of inestimable value,” the old man cackled, shaking his head until his threadlike hair quavered.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
