Collocations for "sing"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sing" in context.
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sing
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- sing a [song, melody, tune]
- sing the words to
- sing (it) to me
- sing [out loud, in unison]
- sing [out of tune, like an angel, off key]
- sing [well, beautifully, horribly]
- sing in [your bedroom, the shower, a karaoke bar]
- sing [live, on stage, on TV]
- sing [in church, at the concert]
- sings in a band
- sing and dance
- sing your heart out
- sing along [to the song, with me]
- singing about [her, home, the war]
- singing for [love, joy, happiness]
- the birds are singing
- singing and chirping
- sang her praises
- slang: the [informer, suspect, gang member] decided to sing
- singing from the same [song sheet, hymn sheet, hymnbook]
- the colors just sing!
- a [community, campfire] sing
- a sponsored sing to [raise funds, collect money]
- in a sing-song voice
'sing' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):