Synonyms for

Sings

Verb / sɪŋz / Another word for sings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make musical sounds with the voice.

Synonyms & similar words

sing peach blab whistle babble tattle blabout keepquiet babbleout talk letthecatoutofthebag spillthebeans chants croons warbles trills serenades carols choruses humming whistling yodels vocalizes harmonizes recites tunes hums voices cantillates intonates solo duets

Synonyms by register

Formal

vocalizes intonates chants

Informal

croons belts warbles

Literary

trills carols warbles

Antonyms

silences mutes quiets hushes stills

Common collocations

  • sings a song
  • sings praises
  • sings out loud
  • sings beautifully
  • sings along
  • sings a hymn
  • sings sweetly

Word family

noun song
verb sing
adjective singing
adverb singingly

Usage note

The word 'sings' is the third-person singular present tense of 'sing'. It is commonly used to describe the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. While generally positive, it can sometimes be used metaphorically, as in 'opportunity knocks and opportunity sings'.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite singer always sings at the end of the concert.
  2. She sings along with the radio every morning.
  3. The birds outside my window sing every day.
  4. He sings in the choir at church.
  5. My little sister loves to sing lullabies to her dolls.

Quotes

  • "He who sings scares away his woes." - Miguel de Cervantes
  • "The earth has music for those who listen." - William Shakespeare
  • "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean

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