Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense voices, present participle voicing, past tense, past participle voiced
1. countable noun [oft poss NOUN, adjective NOUN]
When someone speaks or sings, you hear their voice.
Miriam's voice was strangely calm.
'The police are here,' she said in a low voice.
There was a sound of loud voices from the kitchen.
I ended up with bronchitis and no voice.
Synonyms: tone, sound, language, articulation More Synonyms of voice
2. countable noun
Someone's voice is their opinion on a particular topic and what they say about it.
What does one do when a government simply refuses to listen to the voice of the opposition? [+ of]
There was no disagreement, there were no dissenting voices.
Synonyms: instrument, medium, spokesman or woman or person, agency [old-fashioned] More Synonyms of voice
3. singular noun
If you have a voice in something, you have the right to express an opinion on it.
The people themselves must be an important voice in the debate. [+ in]
But your partners will have no voice in how you operate your company.
Synonyms: say, part, view, decision More Synonyms of voice
4. verb
If you voice something such as an opinion or an emotion, you say what you think or feel.
Some scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed on to humans. [VERB noun]
This is a criticism frequently voiced by opponents. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: express, say, declare, air More Synonyms of voice
5. singular noun
In grammar, if a verb is in the active voice, the person who performs the action is the subject of the verb. If a verb is in the passive voice, the thing or person affected by the action is the subject of the verb.
6.
See find one's voice
7.
See find one's voice
8.
See give voice to
9.
See keep one's voice down
10.
See lose one's voice
11.
See raise one's voice/lower one's voice
12.
See at the top of one's voice
13.
See with one voice
More Synonyms of voice
voice in British English
(vɔɪs)
noun
1.
the sound made by the vibration of the vocal cords, esp when modified by the resonant effect of the tongue and mouth
See also speech ▶ Related adjective: vocal
2.
the natural and distinctive tone of the speech sounds characteristic of a particular person
nobody could mistake his voice
3.
the condition, quality, effectiveness, or tone of such sounds
a hysterical voice
4.
the musical sound of a singing voice, with respect to its quality or tone
she has a lovely voice
5.
the ability to speak, sing, etc
he has lost his voice
6.
a sound resembling or suggestive of vocal utterance
the voice of the sea
the voice of hard experience
7.
written or spoken expression, as of feeling, opinion, etc (esp in the phrase give voice to)
8.
a stated choice, wish, or opinion or the power or right to have an opinion heard and considered
to give someone a voice in a decision
9.
a distinctive style of writing
she writes with an unsentimental voice
10.
an agency through which is communicated another's purpose, policy, etc
such groups are the voice of our enemies
11. music
a.
musical notes produced by vibrations of the vocal cords at various frequencies and in certain registers
a tenor voice
b.
(in harmony) an independent melodic line or part
a fugue in five voices
12. phonetics
the sound characterizing the articulation of several speech sounds, including all vowels or sonants, that is produced when the vocal cords make loose contact with each other and are set in vibration by the breath as it forces its way through the glottis
13. grammar
a category of the verb or verbal inflections that expresses whether the relation between the subject and the verb is that of agent and action, action and recipient, or some other relation
active (sense 5), passive (sense 5), middle (sense 5)
14. obsolete
rumour
15. (foll by of) obsolete
fame; renown
16. in voice
17. out of voice
18. with one voice
verb(transitive)
19.
to utter in words; give expression to
to voice a complaint
20.
to articulate (a speech sound) with voice
21. music
to adjust (a wind instrument or organ pipe) so that it conforms to the correct standards of tone colour, pitch, etc
22.
to provide the voice for (a puppet or cartoon character) in an animated film
Derived forms
voicer (ˈvoicer)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Old French voiz, from Latin vōx
voice in American English
(vɔɪs)
noun
1.
sound made through the mouth, esp. by human beings in talking, singing, etc.
2.
the ability to make sounds orally or to speak, sing, etc.
to lose one's voice
3.
a.
any sound regarded as like vocal utterance
the voice of the sea
b.
anything regarded as like vocal utterance in communicating to the mind
the voice of one's conscience
4.
a specified condition, quality, or tone of vocal sound
an angry voice
5.
the characteristic speech sounds normally made by a particular person
to recognize someone's voice over the phone
6.
a.
an expressed wish, choice, opinion, etc.
the voice of the people
b.
the right to express one's wish, choice, opinion, etc., or to make it prevail; vote
to have a voice in one's government
7.
utterance or expression
giving voice to his joy
8.
the person or other agency by which something is expressed or made known
a newspaper known to be the voice of the administration
9. Grammar
a.
a characteristic of verbs, expressed in some languages by inflection, indicatingthe relation of the subject to the action of the verb either as agent (active voice), recipient (passive voice), or both, as in reflexives (middle voice); also, an analytic category based on this characteristic
b.
any of the forms a verb takes to indicate this characteristic
10. Music
a.
musical sound made with the mouth; singing
b.
the quality of a particular person's singing
a good voice
c.
a singer
d.
any of the individual parts sung or played together in a musical composition
11. Phonetics
sound made by vibration of the vocal cords with air forced from the lungs, as in the articulation of all vowels and such consonants as (b), (d), (g), and (m)
verb transitiveWord forms: voiced or ˈvoicing
12.
to give utterance or expression to; utter or express in words
13. Music
a.
to regulate the tone of (organ pipes, etc.)
b.
to arrange (notes of a chord) or distribute notes to (instruments) so as to achieve a particular harmonic sound
14. Phonetics
to utter with voice
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈutter
Idioms:
in voice
with one voice
Derived forms
voicer (ˈvoicer)
noun
Word origin
ME < OFr vois < L vox (gen. vocis), a voice < IE base *wekw-, to speak > Sans vákti, (he) speaks, Gr ossa, ōps, voice, OE woma, noise
More idioms containing
voice
a voice crying in the wilderness
Examples of 'voice' in a sentence
voice
They really catch on to the tone of my voice.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It would give a voice to millions of savers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is always saying likes my voice.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You might not hear our voice after this.
The Sun (2016)
Social media is great but people voice their opinions in the wrong way sometimes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She was voicing concerns about leaving medicine and told me she had been unable to sleep.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You should use a low, calm voice and neutral language.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This gadget will play music at the sound of your voice, answer questions and control your lights.
The Sun (2017)
Rugby people watched that incident with one voice: how on earth can he be allowed to go back on?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I've invented silly voices and character traits for all of them.
The Sun (2016)
These are often shown in tone of voice and body language.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Meanwhile our voices can give us away.
Claudia Hammond EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005)
The voice told me one day to go to church to find my nan.
The Sun (2012)
There is an unmistakably female voice behind this film.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The fear of originality will stifle those who speak with different voices.
Tracy Chevalier Burning Bright (2007)
It took another decade for him to find his voice again as a writer.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Use the active voice or passive voice consistently.
Bachmann, Susan (editor) & Barth, Melinda Between Worlds: A Reader, Rhetoric and Handbook (1995)
Yours is the calm voice of reason that helps the family to get along with each other.
The Sun (2007)
Concerns have been voiced about the narrow field.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His voice was low but what he said was profound.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Dom knew why none of the men dared voice a complaint.
Christina Dodd SOMEDAY MY PRINCE (1999)
There is not a government voice for business.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She said she also heard voices and laughter in a field near by.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Use active voice as much as possible.
Porush, David A Short Guide to Writing About Science (1995)
Impressive, but it can take time to find the right tone of voice.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He has won the support of a highly influential voice in American politics.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The river and the house are wonderfully drawn and the voices of the characters, unforgettable.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A famous voice could say your name.
The Sun (2008)
In other languages
voice
British English: voice /vɔɪs/ NOUN
When someone speaks or sings, you hear their voice.
`The police are here,' she said in a low voice.
American English: voice
Arabic: صَوْت
Brazilian Portuguese: voz
Chinese: 声音
Croatian: glas
Czech: hlas
Danish: stemme organ
Dutch: stem spraak
European Spanish: voz
Finnish: ääni puhe- ja lauluääni
French: voix
German: Stimme Person
Greek: φωνή
Italian: voce
Japanese: 声
Korean: 목소리
Norwegian: stemme
Polish: głos
European Portuguese: voz
Romanian: voce
Russian: голос
Latin American Spanish: voz
Swedish: röst
Thai: เสียงพูด เสียงร้อง
Turkish: ses
Ukrainian: голос
Vietnamese: giọng nói
British English: voice VERB
If you voice something such as an opinion or an emotion, you say what you think or feel.
Some scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed on to humans.
American English: voice
Brazilian Portuguese: expressar
Chinese: 表达
European Spanish: expresar
French: exprimer
German: zum Ausdruck bringen
Italian: esprimere
Japanese: 声に出す
Korean: 표명하다
European Portuguese: expressar
Latin American Spanish: expresar
All related terms of 'voice'
in voice
in a condition to sing or speak well
voice box
Your voice box is the top part of the tube that leads from your throat to your lungs , which contains your vocal cords .
chest voice
a voice of the lowest speaking or singing register
head voice
the high register of the human voice , in which the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head
voice input
the control and operation of computer systems by spoken commands
voice-lift
a cosmetic surgical operation on the vocal cords to make the voice sound younger
voice mail
Voice mail is a system of sending messages over the phone . Calls are answered by a machine which connects you to the person you want to leave a message for, and they can listen to their messages later .
voice note
A voice note is a reminder or note created by speaking into an electronic device.
voice-over
The voice-over of a film, television programme, or advertisement consists of words which are spoken by someone who is not seen .
voice part
a melodic line written for the voice
voice range
the range of pitches that can be made by a human voice
voice vote
a vote taken in a legislative body by calling for the ayes and the noes and estimating which faction is more numerous from the volume of the noise
active voice
a voice of verbs used to indicate that the subject of a sentence is performing the action or causing the event or process described by the verb, as kicked in the boy kicked the football
middle voice
the voice or form used when the subject of a verb performs an action on itself (often the reflexive form)
singing voice
the musical quality of a voice when a person is singing
voice doubts
If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible . If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true.
voice-leading
the aspect of composition concerned with the writing of parts, esp counterpoint
out of voice
with the voice temporarily in a poor condition, esp for singing
speaking voice
a person's normal voice in which they speak
voice-activated
relating to a piece of equipment that responds to or begins to operate in response to a person's voice
voice assistant
a voice-activated piece of software that can supply information and perform certain types of task
voice criticism
Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
voice response
output of information from a computer system in the form of speech rather than displayed text
voice synthesis
the artificial production of the human voice
voice training
the process of training and improving vocal ability
give voice to
If you give voice to an opinion , a need , or a desire , you express it aloud .
share of voice
the proportion of the total audience or readership commanded by a media group across its full range of publishing and broadcasting activities
voice objections
If you make or raise an objection to something, you say that you do not like it or agree with it.
voice production
the use of the voice in order to create particular effects
voice recognition
the control of a computer system by a voice or voices that the computer has been instructed to accept
voice synthesizer
a computer system that is used to artificially produce the human voice
with one voice
If a number of people say something with one voice , they all express the same opinion about something.
find one's voice
If someone finds their voice , they start to speak in spite of fear or surprise or difficult circumstances .
lose one's voice
If you lose your voice , you cannot speak for a while because of an illness .
male-voice choir
a choir of male singers
voice your opinion
Your opinion about something is what you think or believe about it.
voice over broadband
a transmission technique that enables a user to make and receive telephone calls over a broadband connection
talkbox
an electronic guitar attachment with a tube into the player's mouth to modulate the sound vocally
cockpit voice recorder
a device which records conversations in and communications from the cockpit of an aircraft
keep one's voice down
If someone tells you to keep your voice down , they are asking you to speak more quietly .
lift up one's voice
to speak out loudly
casting vote
When a committee has given an equal number of votes for and against a proposal , the chairperson can give a casting vote . This vote decides whether or not the proposal will be passed .
raise one's voice/lower one's voice
If you raise your voice , you speak more loudly. If you lower your voice , you speak more quietly .
at the top of one's voice
If you say something at the top of your voice , you say it very loudly.
a voice in the wilderness
a person, group, etc, making a suggestion or plea that is ignored
a voice crying in the wilderness
someone who is pointing out the dangers in a situation or the truth about it, but nobody is paying any attention
Chinese translation of 'voice'
voice
(vɔɪs)
n(c)
嗓音 (sǎngyīn) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= opinion) 意见(見) (yìjiàn)
vt
[opinion, anger, concern]表达(達) (biǎodá)
in a loud/soft voice大声(聲)地/柔声(聲)地 (dàshēng de/róushēng de)
to have a voice in sth对(對)某事有发(發)言权(權) (duì mǒushì yǒu fāyánquán)
to give voice to[doubt, wish etc]表露 (biǎolù)
the active/passive voice主动(動)/被动(動)语(語)态(態) (zhǔdòng/bèidòng yǔtài)
All related terms of 'voice'
voice mail
语(語)音留言 yǔyīn liúyán [ 条(條) tiáo ]
a lone voice
自持一个(個)观(觀)点(點) zìchí yī gè guāndiǎn
to give voice to
( doubt, wish etc ) 表露 biǎolù
to raise one's voice
提高某人的声(聲)音 tígāo mǒurén de shēngyīn
in a loud/soft voice
大声(聲)地/柔声(聲)地 dàshēng de/róushēng de
the active/passive voice
主动(動)/被动(動)语(語)态(態) zhǔdòng/bèidòng yǔtài
to have a voice in sth
对(對)某事有发(發)言权(權) duì mǒushì yǒu fāyánquán
at the top of one's voice
扯着(著)嗓子叫喊 chězhe sǎngzi jiàohǎn
her voice sank to a whisper
她的声(聲)音减(減)小成耳语(語) tā de shēngyīn jiǎnxiǎo chéng ěryǔ
there was a note of triumph in her voice
她说(說)话(話)时(時)带(帶)着(著)一种(種)胜(勝)利的口吻 tā shuōhuà shí dàizhe yī zhǒng shènglì de kǒuwěn
Jane Smith, whose voice you liked so much, is performing live
简(簡)·史密斯-她的嗓音为(為)你所喜欢(歡)-正在做现(現)场(場)表演 Jiǎn Shǐmìsī-tā de sǎngyīn wéi nǐ suǒ xǐhuan-zhèngzài zuò xiànchǎng biǎoyǎn
1 (noun)
Definition
the sound made by the vibration of the vocal cords, esp. when modified by the tongue and mouth
Miriam's voice was strangely calm.
Synonyms
tone
sound
Peter heard the sound of gunfire.
language
articulation
power of speech
2 (noun)
Definition
the ability to speak or sing
The crowd gave voice to their anger.
Synonyms
utterance
the simple utterance of a few platitudes
expression
From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack.
words
airing
The subject of money rarely gets an airing.
vocalization
verbalization
3 (noun)
Definition
the expression of feeling or opinion
the voice of the opposition
Synonyms
opinion
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
will
He was forced to leave the country against his will.
feeling
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
wish
The decision was made against the wishes of the party leader.
desire
I had a strong desire to help and care for people.
4 (noun)
Definition
a right to express an opinion
Our employees have no voice in how our company is run.
Synonyms
say
Let him have his say.
part
He felt a sense of relief now that his part in this business was over.
view
decision
vote
Before that, women did not even have the vote.
comment
input
5 (noun)
Definition
the expression of feeling or opinion
He claims to be the voice of the people.
Synonyms
instrument
The veto is a traditional instrument for diplomacy.
medium
English is used as a medium of instruction at primary level.
spokesman or woman or person
agency (old-fashioned)
a negotiated settlement through the agency of the UN
channel
vehicle
Her art became a vehicle for her political beliefs.
organ
the People's Daily, the official organ of the Chinese Commmunist Party
intermediary
mouthpiece
Their mouthpiece is the vice-president.
(verb)
Definition
to express verbally
Scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed to humans.
Synonyms
express
He expressed grave concern at their attitude.
say
I hope you didn't say anything about me.
declare
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
air
The whole issue was thoroughly aired at the meeting.
raise
table
reveal
mention
She did not mention her mother's absence.
mouth
I mouthed some sympathetic platitudes.
assert
pronounce
Have I pronounced your name correctly?
utter
They departed without uttering a word.
articulate
He failed to articulate an overall vision.
come out with (informal)
divulge
ventilate
enunciate
She enunciated each word slowly and carefully.
put into words
vocalize
give expression or utterance to
related words
related adjectivevocal
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agency
Definition
action or power by which something happens
a negotiated settlement through the agency of the UN
Synonyms
medium,
work,
means,
force,
power,
action,
operation,
activity,
influence,
vehicle,
instrument,
intervention,
mechanism,
efficiency,
mediation,
auspices,
intercession,
instrumentality
in the sense of air
Definition
to expose to air to dry or ventilate
The whole issue was thoroughly aired at the meeting.
Synonyms
publicize,
tell,
reveal,
exhibit,
communicate,
voice,
express,
display,
declare,
expose,
disclose,
proclaim,
utter,
circulate,
make public,
divulge,
disseminate,
ventilate,
make known,
give vent to,
take the wraps off
in the sense of airing
Definition
exposure to public debate
The subject of money rarely gets an airing.
Synonyms
exposure,
display,
expression,
publicity,
vent,
utterance,
dissemination
Synonyms of 'voice'
voice
Explore 'voice' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of articulate
Definition
to express coherently in words
He failed to articulate an overall vision.
Synonyms
express,
say,
tell,
state,
word,
speak,
declare,
phrase,
communicate,
assert,
pronounce,
utter,
couch,
put across,
enunciate,
put into words,
verbalize,
asseverate (formal)
in the sense of declare
Definition
to state firmly and forcefully
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
Synonyms
state,
claim,
announce,
voice,
express,
maintain,
confirm,
assert,
proclaim,
pronounce,
utter,
notify,
affirm,
profess,
avow,
aver,
asseverate (formal)
in the sense of desire
Definition
a wish or longing
I had a strong desire to help and care for people.
Synonyms
wish,
want,
longing,
need,
hope,
urge,
yen (informal),
hunger,
appetite,
aspiration,
ache,
craving,
yearning,
inclination,
thirst,
hankering
in the sense of enunciate
Definition
to pronounce (words) clearly
She enunciated each word slowly and carefully.
Synonyms
pronounce,
say,
speak,
voice,
sound,
utter,
articulate,
vocalize,
enounce (formal)
in the sense of expression
Definition
the transforming of ideas into words
From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack.
Synonyms
statement,
declaration,
announcement,
communication,
mention,
assertion,
utterance,
articulation,
pronouncement,
enunciation,
verbalization,
asseveration
in the sense of feeling
Definition
opinion or view
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
attitude,
belief,
point of view,
instinct,
inclination
in the sense of medium
Definition
a substance which has a particular effect or can be used for a particular purpose
English is used as a medium of instruction at primary level.
Synonyms
means,
way,
form,
channel,
method,
vehicle,
instrument,
avenue,
forum,
organ,
mode
in the sense of mention
Definition
to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
She did not mention her mother's absence.
Synonyms
refer to,
point out,
acknowledge,
bring up,
state,
report,
reveal,
declare,
cite,
communicate,
disclose,
intimate,
tell of,
recount,
hint at,
impart,
allude to,
divulge,
broach,
call attention to,
make known,
touch upon,
adduce,
speak about or of
in the sense of mouth
Definition
to speak or say something insincerely, esp. in public
I mouthed some sympathetic platitudes.
Synonyms
utter,
say,
speak,
voice,
express,
pronounce,
articulate,
enunciate,
verbalize,
vocalize,
say insincerely,
say for form's sake
in the sense of mouthpiece
Definition
a person or publication expressing the views of an organization
Their mouthpiece is the vice-president.
Synonyms
spokesperson,
agent,
representative,
delegate,
spokesman or woman or person
Additional synonyms
in the sense of organ
Definition
a means of communication, such as a newspaper issued by a specialist group or party
the People's Daily, the official organ of the Chinese Commmunist Party
Synonyms
newspaper,
paper,
medium,
voice,
agency (old-fashioned),
channel,
vehicle,
journal,
publication,
rag (informal),
gazette,
periodical,
mouthpiece
in the sense of part
Definition
a person's duty
He felt a sense of relief now that his part in this business was over.
Synonyms
duty,
say,
place,
work,
role,
hand,
business,
share,
charge,
responsibility,
task,
function,
capacity,
involvement,
participation
in the sense of pronounce
Definition
to speak (a sound or sounds), esp. clearly or in a certain way
Have I pronounced your name correctly?
Synonyms
say,
speak,
voice,
stress,
sound,
accent,
utter,
articulate,
enunciate,
vocalize
in the sense of sound
Definition
anything that can be heard
Peter heard the sound of gunfire.
Synonyms
noise,
racket,
din,
report,
tone,
bang,
resonance,
hubbub,
reverberation
in the sense of utter
Definition
to express something in sounds or words
They departed without uttering a word.
Synonyms
say,
state,
speak,
voice,
express,
deliver,
declare,
mouth,
breathe,
pronounce,
articulate,
enunciate,
put into words,
verbalize,
vocalize
in the sense of vehicle
Definition
something used to achieve a particular purpose or as a means of expression
Her art became a vehicle for her political beliefs.
Synonyms
medium,
means,
channel,
mechanism,
organ,
apparatus,
means of expression
in the sense of vote
Definition
the right to vote
Before that, women did not even have the vote.
Synonyms
right to vote,
franchise,
voting rights,
suffrage,
say,
voice,
enfranchisement
in the sense of will
Definition
desire or wish
He was forced to leave the country against his will.
Synonyms
wish,
mind,
desire,
pleasure,
intention,
fancy,
preference,
inclination
in the sense of wish
Definition
something desired or wished for
The decision was made against the wishes of the party leader.