chanting
Translation
chanting, singing
Examples
The sound of chanting filled the air.
The sound of chanting filled the air.
Grammar Patterns
the act of chanting The chanting continued for hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: singing, intoning, recitation
Etymology
From the verb 'chant' + the gerund suffix '-ing', which indicates an action.
Memory Tips
The act of doing a 'chant' is 'chanting'. The '-ing' suffix turns the verb into a noun for the action itself.