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Vocabulary Entry
tenor
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of male singing voice that has a range typically higher than baritone and lower than alto.
Example Sentences
"The tenor sang beautifully during the concert."
"He auditioned for the role of the lead tenor in the opera."
"The choir was made up of sopranos, altos, and tenors."
N
noun
The general character, content, or purpose of something.
Example Sentences
"The tenor of the discussion focused on climate change."
"She captured the tenor of the times in her writing."
"The legal document had a different tenor than expected."
V
verb
To convey or express something in a certain way (often used in legal contexts).
Example Sentences
"The agreement tenors the responsibilities of both parties."
"The document tenors the conditions clearly."
"He wanted to tenor his thoughts on the subject."