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Verbs of Senses and Emotions - Verbs for the Emission of Sound

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to the emission of sound such as "squeak", "beep", and "whistle".

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Categorized English Verbs of Senses and Emotions
to resonate

to produce a deep and rich sound that lingers or echoes

Ex: While the choir was singing , the harmonious voices were resonating through the hall .
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

to make a noise

Ex: The whistle sounded, signaling the start of the race .
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to echo
to echo
[Verb]

to make a repeated and reflected sound

Ex: The old castle 's chambers were designed to make voices echo dramatically .
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to buzz
to buzz
[Verb]

to make a low and continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor

Ex: While we were studying , the fluorescent lights in the classroom buzzed softly .
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to squeak
to squeak
[Verb]

to make a short high-pitched noise or cry

Ex: Startled by the unexpected noise, the bird let out a tiny squeak.
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to tick
to tick
[Verb]

to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine

Ex: The clock on the wall ticks rhythmically , marking each passing second .
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to beep
to beep
[Verb]

(particularly of a horn or electronic device) to make a short, often high-pitched sound as a signal or alert

Ex: The hospital equipment beeped regularly , indicating the patient 's vital signs .
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to bleep
to bleep
[Verb]

(of electronic devices) to make a quick, high-pitched sound

Ex: The robot bleeped to indicate that it had completed its assigned task .
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to rattle
to rattle
[Verb]

to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, typically by shaking or striking something

Ex: The pebbles in the tin can would rattle when shaken .
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to rumble
to rumble
[Verb]

to create a continuous, deep sound

Ex: The earthquake made the ground beneath us rumble briefly.
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to roar
to roar
[Verb]

to make a loud, deep, continuous, and powerful sound, usually with a low pitch

Ex: While we were watching the storm , thunder was roaring in the distance .
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to boom
to boom
[Verb]

to create a loud, deep sound that resonates, often with a low tone

Ex: The thunderstorm is currently booming in the distance .
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to grunt
to grunt
[Verb]

(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat

Ex: The gorilla grunted to communicate with its troop in the dense jungle .
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to whine
to whine
[Verb]

to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound

Ex: The squeaky wheel on the bicycle began to whine as it turned .
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to chime
to chime
[Verb]

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

Ex: The school bell chimed, signaling the end of the recess .
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to rustle
to rustle
[Verb]

to create a gentle, crackling sound, similar to dry leaves or paper moving

Ex: The mice in the attic could be heard rustling in the night .
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to screech

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

Ex: The rusty door screeched as she pushed it reluctantly .
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to groan
to groan
[Verb]

to make a deep, low sound, typically expressing pain, despair, or disapproval

Ex: Yesterday , the students groaned when they received their exam results .
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to whistle

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

Ex: He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden .
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to hum
to hum
[Verb]

to make a low, continuous, and steady sound

Ex: The generator hummed in the background , supplying power during the outage .
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to snort
to snort
[Verb]

(of an animal) to make a sudden rough sound by exhaling hard through the nose as a sign of excitement or agitation

Ex: The bull snorted angrily , pawing the ground with its hoof .
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to snore
to snore
[Verb]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .
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to moan
to moan
[Verb]

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

Ex: She could n’t help but moan about the long line at the store .
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to sizzle
to sizzle
[Verb]

to produce a hissing noise, resembling the noise made when frying food

Ex: The sausages sizzled on the stovetop , releasing a tempting aroma .
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to scrunch

to make a noise, often by crushing or crunching something

Ex: As he walks on the gravel path , his shoes scrunch against the small stones .
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to ping
to ping
[Verb]

to produce a brief, high-pitched sound

Ex: The metal spoon accidentally pinged against the glass , creating a sharp sound .
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to honk
to honk
[Verb]

to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

Ex: She honks to greet her friend waiting on the sidewalk .
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to pop
to pop
[Verb]

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

Ex: The soda can popped with a satisfying fizz when she pulled the tab .
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to beat out

to make a rhythmic sound by hitting something consistently, commonly used in the context of music or drumming

Ex: She used her hands to beat the rhythm out on the steering wheel while waiting for the traffic light.
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to drown out

to make a sound or noise so loud that it covers up other sounds

Ex: The protesters used loud chants to drown out the speeches of the opposing group .
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to bark
to bark
[Verb]

to make a short, loud sound that is typical of a dog

Ex: Last night , the watchdog barked loudly when it heard a noise .
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to hiss
to hiss
[Verb]

to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth

Ex: The cat hissed when it felt threatened by the approaching dog .
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to chirp
to chirp
[Verb]

to utter the short sharp sound characteristic of a bird or an insect

Ex: The grasshopper chirped in the warm summer air .
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to growl
to growl
[Verb]

(of animals, particularly dogs) to make a rumbling sound from the throat as a sign of warning

Ex: The lion growled, asserting dominance over the pride .
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to howl
to howl
[Verb]

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

Ex: Hearing the distant train whistle , the old dog joined in and began to howl.
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