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Past participle for to make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune
“She played it to the hilt as an over-inebriated soprano trying to sing in an operetta.”
Past participle for to make melodious whistling and twittering sounds, such as of a bird or electronic device
“The bird began to sing still more melodically, and then fluttered its wings and flew from its branch, hovering just out of Bogo's reach.”
Past participle for to make or emit a noise or sound
“She rejoiced in the distinctness of their own little residence, where she trimmed the lamp, stirred the fire, and heard the kettle sing.”
Past participle for to act as an informer to the police
“Apparently, the gang felt that these guys knew too much and might sing to the cops.”
Past participle for to call something out loudly
“They sing his name loudly in support. He cannot let them down.”
Past participle for to admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
Past participle for to describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably
Past participle for to disclose or reveal information, sometimes reluctantly
Past participle for to state a fact or belief forcefully or confidently
Past participle for to move or vibrate with a buzzing or whirring sound
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