noun
voice
voys
noun
1
The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
"Her voice was so soft he had to lean in to hear her."
"He recognized his brother's voice on the phone immediately."
2
The right or opportunity to express an opinion, or the opinion itself.
"Employees wanted more of a voice in company decisions."
"Every resident deserves a voice in local planning."
3
The distinctive tone or style in which a writer expresses themselves.
"The novel is praised for its sharp, funny narrative voice."
verb
1
To express something in words; to put an opinion or feeling into speech.
"Several council members voiced concerns about the budget."
"She voiced her frustration to her manager directly."
How to Use Voice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound someone makes when speaking, or, more broadly, someone's right to express an opinion.
Common pairings
raise your voice
have a voice
voice an opinion
lower your voice
Word Forms
voiced past tense, voices plural, voices singular
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Etymology
From Old French voiz, from Latin vox ("voice"), from a very old root meaning "to speak" — the same root gives us "vocal" and "advocate."