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Word: Sing
Speech Type: Verb
Old English singan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zingen and German singen
sɪŋ
make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune
Short Definition:make musical sounds with voice
Examples:- Bella sang to the baby
make a high-pitched whistling or buzzing sound
Short Definition:make high-pitched whistling or buzzing sound
Examples:- the kettle was beginning to sing
act as an informer to the police
Short Definition:act as informer to police
Examples:- as soon as he got put under pressure, he sang like a canary
recount or celebrate in poetry or other literature
Short Definition:recount or celebrate in poetry or other literature
Examples:- poetry should sing the variety of the human race
- these poets sing of the American experience
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