The meaning of CHANT is to make melodic sounds with the voice; especially : to sing a chant. How to use chant in a sentence.

A chant (from French chanter, [1] from Latin cantare, "to sing") [2] is the iterative speaking or singing of words or sounds, often primarily on one or two main pitches called reciting tones.

CHANT definition: 1. to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously: 2. to sing a religious prayer or song to a…. Learn more.

CHANT meaning: 1 : to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people; 2 : to sing words and especially religious prayers by using a small number …

A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again. He was greeted by the chant of 'Judas! Judas!' [+ of]

1. To sing or intone to a chant: chant a prayer. 2. To celebrate in song: chanting a hero's deeds. 3. To say in the manner of a chant: chanted defiant slogans.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun chant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Chant definition: A monotonous rhythmic call or shout, as of a slogan.

The word 'chant' originated from the Old French word 'chanter', which meant 'to sing'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the rhythmic singing or recitation of words.

chant verb [I, T] (REPEAT) Add to word list to repeat or sing a word or phrase many times, often shouting: