tone
/ˈtoʊn/ verb C1- to give a particular tone to
- to change the colour of
- to make (something) firmer
- to utter with an affected tone.
He/she/it tones · Past toned · Past participle toned · -ing form toning
Verb forms
- Base form
- tone
- He/she/it
- tones
- Past
- toned
- Past participle
- toned
- -ing form
- toning
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
Just assume the tone and manner of a husband, and see how she will remind you that your hour is not yet come!”
“Spare no money,” she said in a dead, even tone.
He replied, however, in a tone of deep interest:
“But,” asked Danglars, in a timid tone, “how did you manage about the other formalities—the contract—the settlement?”
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