Are you going to sing here?
Source: tatoeba (16718)
Sing
/sɪŋ/
Synonyms for "sing" (278 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (56)
Strong matches (83)
choruschuckclackclap handscleanclimb parnassuscluckcock-a-doodle-doocompose poetrycoocroakcronkcrooncrowcuckoodancedelightdescantdie with delightdo-re-mi
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drawldrumeisteddfodelegizeexclaimexultfarewell performancefeel happyflutefolk-music festivalfolk-singfriskfrolicgabblegagglegambolgaspgivegive awaygloryglowgo into rapturesgobblegroangrowlgruntgugglehisshonkhoohoothootenannyhowlhumhymninforminform onintonateintonejam sessionjoyjubilatekeenlaughleaklet droplet falllet slip
Related words (139)
Verb(17 words)
liltlisp in numberslulllullabymake immortal verseminstrelmoanmount pegasusmumblemurmurmusic festivalmusicalemutternarkopera festivalpantpeachpeeppimppip
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pipepoetizepsalmpurrquackquaverradiate cheerratrejoicereveal a secretrevelroarrock festivalrollrollickromprouladerumblescoldscreamscreechserenadeservice of songshakeshrieksibilatesighsing deathless songssing in chorussing-insingfestsingingsingsongskipskip for joysmilesnapsnarlsnitchsnortsobsol fasol-fasolmizatesoughsparklespillspill the beanssquallsquawksqueaksquealstoolswan songtake great satisfactiontalktattletattle ontelltell ontell secretstell talesthundertread on airtremolotrilltrolltrumpettunetwangtweedletweedledeetweettwittwitterverseversifyvocalizewailwarblewhinewhisperwhistlewrite poetryyapyawpyellyelpyodel
Noun(13 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: anthem, babble, babble, babble out, ballad.
- Sentence evidence is available for sing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sing"
Keep "sing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
28 entriesShowing 16 of 28 words.
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entrieschoral performancemelodic lineperformance techniquesinging voicesong repertoirevocal range
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
31 total sentences available.
We want you to sing the song.
Source: tatoeba (17553)
Hearing you sing, people might take you for a girl.
Source: tatoeba (17907)
Let's sing a happy song.
Source: tatoeba (21301)
Showing 4 of 31 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sing"?
Closest matches include anthem, babble, babble, babble out, ballad.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.