Synonyms for quaver

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kwey-ver

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkweɪ vər

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Définition of quaver

Origin : "to vibrate, tremble," early 15c., probably a frequentative of cwavien "to tremble, shake" (early 13c.), which probably is related to Low German quabbeln "tremble," and possibly of imitative origin. Meaning "sing in trills or quavers" first recorded 1530s. Related: Quavered; quavering.

verb sway

Example sentences :

"But it must be sillier than usual," said Harriet, and her voice began to quaver.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

"One thousand and three hundred," said Ayoub with a quaver of uneasy defiance.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Mr. Quaver led, and the choir followed like sheep, all in their own way and fashion.
Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Mr. Quaver and the old members opposed it, but they were voted down.
Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Mr. Quaver's red nose was redder than ever, and he had a stern look.
Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Mr. Quaver looked as if he would say, "Put down the upstarts!"
Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Mr. Quaver nudged her to try another verse, but she shook her head.
Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin

Tonet did not quaver at the stare of execration his brother gave him.
Extract from : « Mayflower (Flor de mayo) » by Vicente Blasco Ibez

There was a quaver in her voice, and she let the sentence end itself there.
Extract from : « The Wrong Woman » by Charles D. Stewart

She stopped, for fear of breaking into a quaver, and smiled brightly.
Extract from : « Wayside Courtships » by Hamlin Garland

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