voice

noun
UK: /vɔɪs/
US: /vɔɪs/

  1. The sound produced by humans or animals using their vocal organs.

    1. I heard a voice. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her voice was full of happiness when she spoke about her vacation. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ability to speak or sing.

    1. She lost her voice. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the surgery, it took him a while to find his voice again. [ ] [ ]

  3. An opinion or wish expressed.

    1. I want my voice heard. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone should have a voice in deciding the future of our community. [ ] [ ]

  4. The grammatical form of a verb that shows the relation between the subject and the action.

    1. This sentence is in passive voice. [ ] [ ]
    2. Active voice is usually preferred for clear and direct writing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

say utter expression express view opinion tone sound declare
voice verb

  1. To express something.

    1. She voiced her concerns. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people voiced their disagreement with the new policy at the meeting. [ ] [ ]

  2. To say or sing (something).

    1. He voiced his opinion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The choir voiced the traditional Christmas carols with enthusiasm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "voice" in English means: The sound produced by humans or animals using their vocal organs., The ability to speak or sing., An opinion or wish expressed., The grammatical form of a verb that shows the relation between the subject and the action..

The phonetic transcription of "voice" is /vɔɪs/ in British English and /vɔɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "voice": say, utter, expression, express, view, opinion, tone, sound, declare.

Example usage of "voice": "I heard a voice.". More examples on the page.