Meaning & use

chanted

verb·Everyday

Said or sung repeatedly in a rhythmic tone, often as part of a ritual, protest, or performance.

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The crowd chanted the team's name as the final seconds ticked away.

Monks chanted softly during the evening ceremony at the temple.

A note on using this word

Chanted is the past tense of 'chant,' used for words or phrases repeated in a steady rhythm rather than sung melodically.

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