Voice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈvȯis/

Meaning & Definition of Voice

Voice (noun)

  1. sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx; especially, sound so produced by human beings
  2. musical sound produced by the vocal folds and resonated by the cavities of head and throat
  3. the power or ability to produce musical tones

Voice (verb)

  1. to express in words, utter
  2. to adjust for producing the proper musical sounds
  3. to pronounce (a speech sound, such as a consonant) with voice

Voice (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion

    "everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation"

    similar: say, say-so, vote
    related: part, role, share, ballot, enfranchisement, franchise, suffrage, belief, conviction, judgment, opinion, sentiment, view

  2. an act, process, or means of putting something into words

    "a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism"

    similar: articulation, expression, formulation, phrasing, statement, utterance, verbalism, wording
    related: outlet, vent, observation, reflection, remark, thought, speech, tongue

  3. one who sings

    "one of the great voices of her generation"

    similar: caroler, singer, songster, vocalist, vocalizer
    related: belter, crooner, harmonizer, hummer, warbler, yodeler, serenader, cantor, chanter, chorister, chansonnier, chanteuse, songstress, bard, troubadour

Voice (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

    "voiced a suggestion about where to go"

    similar: air, expound, express, give, look, raise, sound, state, vent, ventilate, give air to, put forth
    related: advertise, announce, declare, enounce, enunciate, proclaim, say, broadcast, circulate, disseminate, publish, describe, write, write up, sound off, speak out, speak up, chime in, communicate, convey, put across, put over, offer, submit
    opposite: stifle, suppress
    near: censor, restrain, restrict

Related Entry: Voice mail (noun)

Voice mail is a different word from Voice. The synonyms below are for voice mail, not for voice.

  1. as in message, conference call

    similar: callback, cold call, conference call, message, toll call, buzz, call, ring

Related Entry: Voice mails (noun)

Voice mails is a different word from Voice. The synonyms below are for voice mails, not for voice.

  1. as in messages, conference calls

    similar: callbacks, cold calls, conference calls, messages, toll calls, buzzes, calls, rings

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Voice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Voice:

say, say-so, vote, articulation, expression, formulation, phrasing, statement, utterance, verbalism, wording, caroler, singer, songster, vocalist, vocalizer, air, expound, express, give, look, raise, sound, state, vent, ventilate, give air to, put forth

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Voice

Words with the opposite meaning of Voice:

stifle, suppress

Related Words for Voice

part, role, share, ballot, enfranchisement, franchise, suffrage, belief, conviction, judgment, opinion, sentiment, view, outlet, observation, reflection, remark, thought, speech, tongue, belter, crooner, harmonizer, hummer, warbler, yodeler, serenader, cantor, chanter, chorister

Near Antonyms of Voice

censor, restrain, restrict

Word Forms of Voice

Inflections: voiced, voicing

Origin & Etymology of Voice

Middle English, from Old French vois, from Latin voc-, vox; akin to Old High German giwahanen to mention, Greek epos word, speech, Sanskrit vāk voice

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Voice

Words & Phrases Containing Voice

voice part, voice box, voice-over, Voice over Internet Protocol, voice vote, voice of moderation, voice of reason, find one's voice

Frequently Asked Questions about Voice

What does "Voice" mean?

"Voice" means sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx; especially, sound so produced by human beings. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx; especially, sound so produced by human beings. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Voice"?

Other words for "Voice" include say, say-so, vote, articulation, expression, formulation, phrasing and statement. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Voice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Voice"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Voice". Common alternatives include say, say-so, vote, articulation, expression, formulation, phrasing, statement, utterance and verbalism.

What is the opposite of "Voice"?

Antonyms of "Voice" include stifle and suppress. Near antonyms include censor, restrain and restrict.

How do you use "Voice" in a sentence?

Examples of "Voice" in a sentence: "everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation"; "a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism"; "one of the great voices of her generation".

Is "Voice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Voice" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Voice" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Voice" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Voice"?

"Voice" is pronounced /ˈvȯis/.