tone

Definition

Examples

Please use a polite tone when you write to customers.

Word Family

Synonyms

• pitchthe property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
• mannerhow something is done or how it happens

Collocations

• Easy tone of voice
  to tone of voice, meaning to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
• Medium professional tone
  describing professional tone (a person engaged in one of the learned professions)
• Hard strike a conciliatory tone
  to strike a conciliatory tone, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
• Very Hard set the tone for the entire tenure
  to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding the tone for the entire tenure