to give voice
15
4.3
- phrasal verb
- /ɡɪv vɔɪs/
:
dar voz a
- And more often than not, we cannot give voice to our most important feelings.
- give voice to the voiceless
- give voice to multiple perspectives
- give voice to athletes
And it's in light of that that Hobbes gives voice to his solution.
- And it's in light of that that Hobbes gives voice to his solution.
- Well, because he gave voice to people who had no voice before.
- They don't have the language to give voice to what was lost.
- It was about basically the process of, of, of giving voice to this thing that was inside of you.
- And it's that mindset of comfort, convenience, and complacency that gives voice to the inner critic.
- What a concept, what a concept that a leader's job is actually to reflect the people who he was elected to give voice to.
- As you've probably heard, Justice Powell, when he retired, gave voice to his deep regret about Mccleskey, wished he could change his vote.
- So the interrogation is giving voice to all of those voices.
- That's what you're supposed to find out before you give voice to them, OK?
- And in this case, the influence was simply by rewarding giving voice to the people who are blaming cholesterol rather than cigarettes.
Examples
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With this book, Rinaldi gives voice to the struggle of African Americans for equal education.
Academic text (2002) -
I think, however, that you have given voice to a truth that lives in every one of us.
Academic text (2001) -
Well, because he gave voice to people who had no voice before.
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I wanted to give voice to what I think is probably a common criticism of this view.
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And so she can give voice to the ancient words and I think allow people to hear the emotion and the passion.
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Thank you for giving voice to all of us who are struggling with our idealism.
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Additionally, the interviews with and statements by historical figures give voice to those who enacted this history.
Academic text (2012) -
Because she gives voice to the voiceless, and I've been silent for a really long time.
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My job, our job, is to give voice to the voiceless, to bear witness to the innocent and to expose the lies that mask evil with glorious rhetoric.
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He wanted to give voice to his concerns during the meeting.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To talk with someone to share thoughts or feelings
∞
2.3
To show ideas and feelings by words or actions
220
3.4
To say your opinion or feelings openly even when it is difficult
152
3.2
To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling
135
3.1
Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult
125
3.8
To show an opinion in public by what you wear or do
107
2.9
To say something aloud
85
4.4
To say or write your ideas clearly so others understand
61
4.1
To show strong feelings, especially when angry
46
3.9
To choose words to say something clearly
44
4.9
To say something in a particular way
38
3.4
Show or say your emotions to other people
33
3.9
To tell someone your feelings and thoughts freely
21
3.5
Say what you think openly
15
3.2
To say your thoughts or views aloud in public
14
4.4
To use your voice to show your thoughts or feelings
12
4.7
Say ideas aloud as they come to you
9
3.7
Say something honestly and with strong feeling
9
4.8
To put thoughts or feelings into words
9
5.3
Tell someone what you feel or need instead of using actions
8
5.8
To state an idea clearly so people understand
4
7.9
To offer an idea or theory for others to think about
4
3.7
To clearly say your opinion or claim your rights
4
5.3
Express strong feelings or complaints openly
3
5.5
To say your thoughts out loud as you form them
2
3.4
Show your feelings with words, actions, or your face
1
6.5
To express strong feelings such as anger or sadness
To say feelings or thoughts aloud
To say how you feel or what you need instead of using actions
Antonyms
How Vocal
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to express or articulate' is directly derivable from combining 'give' (to provide or allow) with 'voice' (an expression or opinion): to 'give voice to' something literally means to provide it with expression. This composition follows a common, transparent semantic pattern and is a standard English collocation, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will likely infer the meaning.
Etymology
Give voice creates the image of handing someone a microphone or giving a puppet a mouth, literally give them voice so they can 'speak' and be heard. That's why it means 'to express' a thought, feeling, or opinion.