English

modulate

ˈmɑdʒəˌleɪt, ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt, ˈmɑː.dʒə.ˌleɪt
Meaning: to adjust or vary the strength, pitch, or tone of something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt, ˈmɑː.dʒə.ˌleɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base modulate
3rd person singular present modulates
Present participle modulating
Past modulated
Will future will modulate
Going-to future going to modulate
Imperative negative don't modulate / do not modulate

Example

She had to modulate her voice to avoid waking the baby.
She had to modulate her voice to avoid waking the baby.

Usage Notes

Frequently used in the context of controlling voice volume or in physics/music regarding frequency and keys.

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