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单词 chime in
释义

chime in

verb

chimed in; chiming in; chimes in

intransitive verb

1
: to combine harmoniously
the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text Book Production
2
: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion

transitive verb

: to remark while chiming in

Synonyms

  • break in
  • chip in [chiefly British]
  • cut in
  • interpose
  • interrupt
  • intrude
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Example Sentences

“I don't like that show at all,” my friend chimed in unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage
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Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

chime in

verb

1
as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion "I don't like that show at all," my friend chimed in

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • interrupt
  • cut in
  • break in
  • chip in
  • put in
  • intrude
  • horn in
  • add
  • bother
  • interpose
  • contribute
  • barge (in)
2
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • blend
  • correspond
  • correlate
  • match
  • chime
  • coordinate
  • agree
  • harmonize
  • groove
  • conform
  • consort
  • balance
  • hang together
  • meet
  • parallel
  • merge
  • assort
  • dovetail
  • square
  • bond
  • coalesce
  • fuse
  • tally
  • cohere
  • conjoin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conflict
  • differ
  • cancel (out)
  • counter
  • contrast
  • offset
  • contradict
  • jar
  • diverge
  • clash
  • collide
  • counteract
  • negate
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