VOICEの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

VOICE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb noun 2 noun verb Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In voice 1 of 2 noun ˈvȯis Synonyms of voice 1 a : sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx especially : sound so produced by human beings b (1) : musical sound produced by the vocal folds and resonated by the cavities of head and throat (2) : the power or ability to produce musical tones (3) : singer (4) : one of the melodic parts in a vocal or instrumental composition (5) : condition of the vocal organs with respect to production of musical tones (6) : the use of the voice (as in singing or acting) studying voice c : expiration of air with the vocal cords drawn close so as to vibrate audibly (as in uttering vowels and consonant sounds as \v\ or \z\) d : the faculty of utterance lost my voice 2 : a sound resembling or suggesting vocal utterance 3 : an instrument or medium of expression the party became the voice of the workers 4 a : wish, choice, or opinion openly or formally expressed the voice of the people b : right of expression also : influential power 5 : distinction of form or a system of inflections of a verb to indicate the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses active and passive voices see also: with one voice voice 2 of 2 verb voiced ; voicing transitive verb 1 : to express in words : utter voice a complaint 2 : to adjust for producing the proper musical sounds 3 : to pronounce (a speech sound, such as a consonant) with voice 4 a : to provide a voice-over for (something, such as a movie or commercial) : to narrate (a recorded production) Actress Idina Menzel evoked her recent success voicing the movie "Frozen" with an icy all-white white concoction with a feathery train by Donna Karan Atelier. — Jocelyn Noveck and Alicia Rancilio b : to perform the lines of (a character in an animated film, video game, etc.) Featuring characters voiced by Will Ferrell and Morgan Freeman, the cartoon promises to be a real, ahem, blockbuster. — Franz Lidz Synonyms of voice Relevance Noun say share role Verb express give state sound air See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for voice express , vent , utter , voice , broach , air mean to make known what one thinks or feels. express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces. expressed her feelings in music vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words. a tirade venting his frustration utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech. utter a groan voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words. an editorial voicing their concerns broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion. broached the subject of a divorce air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention. publicly airing their differences Examples of voice in a Sentence Noun He has a deep voice . “Can we speak privately?” she said in a low voice . a voice on the radio We heard voices coming from the next room. She does the voices for several cartoon characters. I shouted so much that I lost my voice . She has a terrific voice . Town meetings give people a voice in local politics. Listen to the voice of the people. Please vote and make your voices heard! Verb The senator angrily voiced his objection to the bill. voiced a suggestion about where to go See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun Mercury moves through your 1st House of Identity, sharpening your voice and making your words more direct than usual. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News , 1 May 2026 If anything, the bar will be higher for AI filmmakers than live-action filmmakers in terms of voice and originality. — David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter , 1 May 2026 Verb In Los Angeles, past demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people who voiced their support for immigrant workers amid controversial enforcement policies. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2026 People have also voiced concerns about the risk of the facility setting on fire, increasing tax bills, producing noise and having negative visual impacts that could disrupt neighbors’ routines, among others. — Sofi Zeman may 2, Kansas City Star , 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for voice Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old French vois , from Latin voc-, vox ; akin to Old High German gi wahanen to mention, Greek epos word, speech, Sanskrit vāk voice First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of voice was in the 14th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing voice at the top of one's voice cockpit voice recorder find one's voice give voice to in good voice inside voice keep one's voice down lose one's voice lower one's voice outside voice project one's voice raise one's voice singing voice speaking voice tone of voice voice box voice mail voice of moderation voice of reason voice - over voice part voice vote with one voice See More Rhymes for voice choice rejoice See All Rhymes for voice Browse Nearby Words Vogul voice voice actor See all Nearby Words Articles Related to voice The Mediopassive Voice: Does It Read... When it's the food doing the eating Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice. Accessed 4 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition voice 1 of 2 noun ˈvȯis 1 a : sound produced by vertebrates in the larynx or syrinx especially : sound so produced by human beings (as in speaking) b : the power of speaking lost my voice 2 a : musical sound produced by the vocal cords b : the ability to sing a singer with a great voice c : singer entry 1 one of the finest voices of our time d : one of the melodic parts in a vocal or instrumental composition e : condition of the vocal organs for singing in good voice 3 : a sound like a vocal sound the voice of the cricket 4 : a medium of expression the newspaper was the voice of optimism 5 a : wish, choice, or opinion openly or formally expressed the law was passed despite many opposing voices b : the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion students want a voice in school affairs 6 : a grammatical form showing the relation between the subject of a verb and the action which the verb expresses voice 2 of 2 verb voiced ; voicing 1 : to express in words voice a complaint 2 : to vibrate the vocal cords in pronouncing voice a consonant Medical Definition voice noun ˈvȯis 1 : sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx especially : sound so produced by human beings 2 : the faculty of utterance : speech voice transitive verb voiced ; voicing More from Merriam-Webster on voice Nglish: Translation of voice for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about voice Last Updated: 3 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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