Synonym: character, color, complexion, condition, hue, intonation, key, mood, nature, note, pitch, quality, shade, shape, sound, spirit, stain, style, tinge, tint, vigor. Similar words: get on, sit on, act on, button, put on, cotton, at once, rest on. Meaning: [təʊn] 
n. 1. the quality of a person's voice 2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages 3. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) 4. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 5. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color 6. a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound 7. a steady sound without overtones 8. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli 9. a musical interval of two semitones 10. the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author. v. 1. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically 2. vary the pitch of one's speech 3. change the color or tone of 4. change to a color image 5. give a healthy elasticity to.
n. 1. the quality of a person's voice 2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages 3. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) 4. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 5. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color 6. a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound 7. a steady sound without overtones 8. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli 9. a musical interval of two semitones 10. the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author. v. 1. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically 2. vary the pitch of one's speech 3. change the color or tone of 4. change to a color image 5. give a healthy elasticity to. 
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181. Opening remarks are important since they set the tone for the rest of the interview.
182. Really, her tone said, some people have absolutely no consideration.
183. There is a falling tone on the first syllable and a rising tone on the other.
184. It was obvious from her tone of voice that she didn't like me.
185. I could tell from his tone of voice that Ken was disappointed.
186. I must ask you to tone down your remarks; they are giving offence to some of our visitors.
187. The Prime Minister's fierce speech set the tone for the rest of the conference.
188. The dried colour is slightly deeper in tone than it appears when first applied.
188. Sentencedict.com is a online sentence dictionary, on which you can find nice sentences for a large number of words.
189. Keeping your muscles strong and in tone helps you to avoid back problems.
190. "Do you have to speak to me in that tone of voice?" she said sadly.
191. Choose candles that will tone in with your tablecloth and china.
192. He repeated his answer, this time in a clear, firm tone of voice.
193. Trust you to lower the tone of the evening by telling vulgar jokes, Martin!
194. When she heard my accent, she adopted a warmer tone.
195. I knew by your wheedling tone that you wanted something from me.
196. He read most of the speech in an even tone.
197. She indicated by her tone that this was only her private opinion and in no way derogatory of Colonel Ferguson.
198. This workout helps you to burn off fat and tone muscles.
199. "Look," he said in a confidential tone, "I want you to know that me and Joey are cops.".
200. They thought an influx of students would lower the tone of the neighborhood.
201. I didn't like the jokey tone of the article - I thought it inappropriate.
More similar words: get on, sit on, act on, button, put on, cotton, at once, rest on, wait on, count on, button up, get on with, at one time, all at once, report on, autonomy, comment on.