Synonyms for modulate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : moj-uh-leyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɒdʒ əˌleɪt

Top 10 synonyms for modulate

Other synonyms for the word modulate

Définition of modulate

Origin : 1610s, in music, back-formation from modulation, or else from Latin modulatus, past participle of modulari. General sense from 1620s. In telecommunications from 1908. Related: Modulated; modulating.

verb adjust, harmonize

Example sentences :

Is there a curve in it which I can modulate—a line which I can graduate—a vacancy I can fill?
Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin

To keep back the glances that could enlighten; to modulate the tones that might betray!
Extract from : « The Man » by Bram Stoker

To keep back the glances that could enlighten, to modulate the tones that might betray!
Extract from : « The Man » by Bram Stoker

There is a point in the mad scene where it is easy to modulate into the key of G major.
Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb

This mirror is not the real organ of sound, but is supposed to modulate it.
Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4) » by William Kirby

She spoke with no attempt to modulate her voice, and it carried distinctly to Gaston.
Extract from : « The Trespasser, Complete » by Gilbert Parker

Unable to modulate his voice, he heard the words come out too deep, too loud.
Extract from : « Earthsmith » by Milton Lesser

Fred, I hope you will learn to modulate your voice, and not shriek so.
Extract from : « Hope Mills » by Amanda M. Douglas

Suppose we transmit at a radio-frequency of 50,000 cycles and modulate that with speech.
Extract from : « Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son » by John Mills

Also modulate your tones to the pitch of discretion and confidence.
Extract from : « Certain Success » by Norval A. Hawkins

Antonyms for modulate

leave alone

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019