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chant

[tʃænt]

chant Definition

a repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd.

Using chant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fans began to chant the team's name.

  • Example

    The protesters chanted slogans outside the courthouse.

  • Example

    The monks chanted their prayers in unison.

  • Example

    The children chanted the alphabet song together.

chant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chant

Phrases with chant

  • chant down Babylon

    a Rastafarian phrase that means to bring about the end of oppression and injustice

    Example

    Bob Marley's song 'Get Up, Stand Up' includes the lyrics 'We're sick and tired of your ism and skism game / Die and go to heaven in Jesus' name, Lord / We know when we understand / Almighty God is a living man / You can fool some people sometimes / But you can't fool all the people all the time / So now we see the light (What you gonna do?) / We gonna stand up for our rights! (Yeah, yeah, yeah!)

  • a form of plainchant that was used in the medieval Roman Catholic Church

    Example

    The choir performed a beautiful Gregorian chant during the Christmas Eve service.

  • to recite a series of words or phrases with magical power

    Example

    The witch chanted a spell over the cauldron, stirring it three times clockwise and once counterclockwise.

Origins of chant

from Old French 'chanter', meaning 'to sing'

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Summary: chant in Brief

The term 'chant' [tʃænt] refers to a repeated rhythmic phrase, often shouted or sung in unison by a group. It can be used in various contexts, such as sports events, protests, religious ceremonies, and magic spells. Examples include 'The fans began to chant the team's name,' and 'The witch chanted a spell over the cauldron.'

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