Meaning & use

voice

noun·Everyday

The sound produced by a person's vocal cords when speaking or singing, or the right to express an opinion.

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Her voice trembled slightly as she began the difficult speech.

Workers demanded a greater voice in decisions about their working conditions.

A note on using this word

In the abstract sense, 'voice' means influence or the right to be heard, as in 'give a voice to the voiceless.'

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To express a feeling, opinion, or complaint in words.

Several residents voiced their concerns about the proposed development.

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