- F. chanter, fr. L. cantare, intens. of canere to sing. Cf. Cant affected speaking, and see Hen
- To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.The cheerful birds . . . do chant sweet music.
- To celebrate in song.The poets chant in the theaters.
- MusTo sing or recite after the manner of a chant, or to a tune called a chant.
