Meaning of the word chanting in English

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chanting

US /ˈtʃæn.tɪŋ/

UK /ˈtʃæn.tɪŋ/

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

Example:

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The crowd erupted in a loud chanting.

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Their rhythmic chanting filled the stadium.

Synonym:

singing intoning reciting incantation mantra

saying or shouting a word or phrase repeatedly in a rhythmic way

Example:

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The monks were chanting their prayers.

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The fans started chanting the team's name.

Synonym:

singing intoning reciting shouting yelling

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chant