voice (EN)

noun, verb

noun “voice”

1. the sound produced when people speak or sing
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   She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
2. the ability to speak
   After the surgery, he lost his voice and couldn't talk for weeks.
3. an expressed opinion or wish; the right to express an opinion
   In a democracy, every citizen has a voice in the government.
4. a particular style or way of expressing oneself in speech or writing
   The author's unique voice makes the novel stand out.
5. a person who speaks; a speaker or spokesperson
   She was chosen as the voice of the students in the meeting with the principal.
6. (in grammar) the form of a verb that shows whether the subject performs or receives the action
   The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action, not the doer.
7. (in music) a musical part in a composition, especially for a singer or instrument
   The choir director assigned each member a different voice part.
8. (in phonetics) sound made by the vibration of the vocal cords when speaking
   The difference between "f" and "v" is that "v" uses voice.
9. (on the Internet) a status that allows a user to send messages on a moderated channel
   The moderator gave her voice so she could contribute to the discussion in the chat room.

verb “voice”

1. to express in words; to say or express something
   She voiced her concerns about the new policy during the meeting.
2. to utter audibly with the vocal cords
   He could barely voice the words due to his sore throat.
3. to act as a voice actor to portray a character
   She voiced the main character in the animated movie.
4. (in music) to adjust or regulate the tone of a musical instrument
   The technician voiced the piano to improve its sound.
5. (on the Internet) to give a user permission to send messages on a moderated channel
   The moderator voiced him so he could participate in the chat discussion.