voiced

[ voist ]

/ vɔɪst /

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adjective

having a voice of a specified kind (usually used in combination): shrill-voiced.

expressed vocally: his voiced opinion.

Phonetics. pronounced with glottal vibrations; phonated (contrasted with voiceless): “b,” “v,” and “z” are voiced.

Nearby words

voice-activated, voice-leading, voice-lift, voice-over, voice-stress analyzer, voiced, voiceful, voiceless, voiceprint, void, voidable

Origin of voiced

First recorded in 1590–1600; voice + -ed², -ed³

Related forms

voic·ed·ness

[voi-sid-nis, voist-nis] /ˈvɔɪ sɪd nɪs, ˈvɔɪst nɪs/, nounmul·ti·voiced, adjectivewell-voiced, adjective

Definition for voiced (2 of 2)

voice

[ vois ]

/ vɔɪs /

noun

the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, especially of human beings in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.

the faculty or power of uttering sounds through the mouth by the controlled expulsion of air; speech: to lose one's voice.

a range of such sounds distinctive to one person, or to a type of person or animal: Her voice is commanding.

the condition or effectiveness of the voice for speaking or singing: to be in poor voice.

a sound likened to or resembling vocal utterance: the voice of the wind.

something likened to speech as conveying impressions to the mind: the voice of nature.

expression in spoken or written words, or by other means: to give voice to one's disapproval by a letter.

the right to present and receive consideration of one's desires or opinions: We were given no voice in the election.

an expressed opinion or choice: a voice for compromise.

an expressed will or desire: the voice of the people.

expressed wish or injunction: obedient to the voice of God.

the person or other agency through which something is expressed or revealed: a warning that proved to be the voice of prophecy.

a singer: one of our best voices.

a voice part: a score for piano and voice.

Phonetics. the audible result of phonation and resonance.

Grammar.

a set of categories for which the verb is inflected in some languages, as Latin, and which is typically used to indicate the relation of the verbal action to the subject as performer, undergoer, or beneficiary of its action.
a set of syntactic devices in some languages, as English, that is similar to this set in function.
any of the categories of these sets: the English passive voice; the Greek middle voice.

the finer regulation, as of intensity and color, in tuning, especially of a piano or organ.

verb (used with object), voiced, voic·ing.

to give utterance or expression to; declare; proclaim: to voice one's discontent.

Music.

to regulate the tone of, as the pipes of an organ.
to write the voice parts for (music).

to utter with the voice.

Phonetics. to pronounce with glottal vibration.

to interpret from sign language into spoken language.

adjective

Computers. of or relating to the use of human or synthesized speech: voice-data entry; voice output.

Telecommunications. of or relating to the transmission of speech or data over media designed for the transmission of speech: voice-grade channel; voice-data network.

Origin of voice

1250–1300; Middle English (noun) < Anglo-French voiz, voice (Old French voiz, vois) < Latin vōcem, accusative of vōx; akin to vocāre to call, Greek óps voice, épos word (see epic), Sanskrit vakti (he) speaks

SYNONYMS FOR voice

5 cry, call.

6 sound, language, speech, tongue.

11 order, command.

12 mouthpiece, organ.

18 reveal, disclose, publish.

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Related forms

voic·er, nounout·voice, verb (used with object), out·voiced, out·voic·ing.un·der·voice, noun

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Examples from the Web for voiced

None of her last five movies (with the exception of an Ice Age sequel she voiced) has grossed more than $50 million.
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So when Disney produced a sequel to Aladdin, Dan Castellaneta voiced the Genie.
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It centers on Kanan Jarrus (voiced by Freddie Prinze Jr.), a wisecracking AWOL Jedi and leader of the Ghost crew.
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Several of my comedian friends on Facebook have voiced similar feelings.
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In fact, some boards have voiced concerns that they lack the funds and resources to review textbooks.
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The other bhaktas joined in and said, "Gadadhar has voiced our thoughts."
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja
Just then, even had she known the proper reply to make, she couldn't have voiced it.
Missy|Dana Gatlin
He thanked Mary Lee again for her help and voiced the hope that he would see her again some day.
Mary Lee the Red Cross Girl|Helen Hart
"Go and sit down," she formed the words with her lips rather than voiced them.
McClure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908|Various
The word was voiced by every man present and six pairs of eyes turned toward Narkom with a look of despairing comprehension.
Cleek, the Master Detective|Thomas W. Hanshew

British Dictionary definitions for voiced (1 of 2)

voiced

/ (vɔɪst) /

adjective

declared or expressed by the voice

(in combination) having a voice as specifiedloud-voiced

phonetics articulated with accompanying vibration of the vocal cordsin English (b) is a voiced consonant Compare voiceless

British Dictionary definitions for voiced (2 of 2)

voice

/ (vɔɪs) /

noun

the sound made by the vibration of the vocal cords, esp when modified by the resonant effect of the tongue and mouthSee also speech Related adjective: vocal

the natural and distinctive tone of the speech sounds characteristic of a particular personnobody could mistake his voice

the condition, quality, effectiveness, or tone of such soundsa hysterical voice

the musical sound of a singing voice, with respect to its quality or toneshe has a lovely voice

the ability to speak, sing, etche has lost his voice

a sound resembling or suggestive of vocal utterancethe voice of the sea; the voice of hard experience

written or spoken expression, as of feeling, opinion, etc (esp in the phrase give voice to)

a stated choice, wish, or opinion or the power or right to have an opinion heard and consideredto give someone a voice in a decision

an agency through which is communicated another's purpose, policy, etcsuch groups are the voice of our enemies

music

musical notes produced by vibrations of the vocal cords at various frequencies and in certain registersa tenor voice
(in harmony) an independent melodic line or parta fugue in five voices

phonetics the sound characterizing the articulation of several speech sounds, including all vowels or sonants, that is produced when the vocal cords make loose contact with each other and are set in vibration by the breath as it forces its way through the glottis

grammar a category of the verb or verbal inflections that expresses whether the relation between the subject and the verb is that of agent and action, action and recipient, or some other relationSee active (def. 5), passive (def. 5), middle (def. 5)

obsolete rumour

(foll by of) obsolete fame; renown

in voice in a condition to sing or speak well

out of voice with the voice temporarily in a poor condition, esp for singing

with one voice unanimously

verb (tr)

to utter in words; give expression toto voice a complaint

to articulate (a speech sound) with voice

music to adjust (a wind instrument or organ pipe) so that it conforms to the correct standards of tone colour, pitch, etc

to provide the voice for (a puppet or cartoon character) in an animated film

Derived Forms

voicer, noun

Word Origin for voice

C13: from Old French voiz, from Latin vōx

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Medicine definitions for voiced

voice

[ vois ]

n.

The sound made by air passing out through the larynx and upper respiratory tract and produced by the vibration of the vocal organs.

Idioms and Phrases with voiced

voice

see at the top of one's lungs (voice); give voice to; have a say (voice) in; raise one's voice; still small voice; with one voice.