( BrE also vo·cal·ise ) / ˈvəʊkəlaɪz; NAmE ˈvoʊ-/ verb ( formal )
1.
[ vn ] to use words to express sth
SYN articulate , express :
Showing children pictures sometimes helps them to vocalize their ideas.
2.
to say or sing sounds or words :
[ v ]
Your baby will begin to vocalize long before she can talk.
[also vn ]