What does “voice” mean?
- 1
nounthe sound you make when you speak or sing
She has a beautiful singing voice.
- 2
nounthe right or chance to express an opinion
Workers want a voice in the decision.
- 3
verbto say what you think or feel
Many parents voiced their concerns.
Voice at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & verb
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /vɔɪs/ · VOYS
How to use “voice” correctly
“Raise your voice” means speak louder, often in anger: “Don’t raise your voice at me.”
Common phrases with “voice”
- raise your voice
- in a low voice
- lose your voice
- voice message
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- vocal
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