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[vɔɪs] noun I

1) [C/U] the sounds that someone makes when they speak, or the way that someone speaks

We could hear voices in the next apartment.[/ex]

The woman at the desk greeted him in a bored voice.[/ex]

The children were very well-behaved, and I never had to raise my voice (= speak louder or shout).[/ex]

She started screaming at the top of her voice (= very loudly).[/ex]

2) [singular] the right or opportunity to express your opinions or feelings and influence what happens

3) [singular] a person, organization etc that represents a particular type of opinion or group of people

Carter is the voice of the black minority in this area.[/ex]

the voice of reason/authority/experience[/ex]

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Words often used with voice Adjectives often used with voice (noun, sense 1) ■ big, booming, loud + VOICE: used about voices that are loud ■ gentle, low, quiet, small, soft + VOICE: used about voices that are quiet ■ high-pitched, piercing, shrill + VOICE: used about voices that are high ■ deep, gruff, hoarse, husky, low + VOICE: used about voices that are low II

verb [T] formal

voice [vɔɪs]

to express your opinions or feelings about something

Human rights groups have voiced their concern over the treatment of refugees.[/ex]