chime in

verb

chimed in; chiming in; chimes in

intransitive verb

1
: to combine harmoniously
the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the textBook Production
2
: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion

transitive verb

: to remark while chiming in

Examples of chime in in a Sentence

“I don't like that show at all,” my friend chimed in unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage
Recent Examples on the Web Social media loves this show and has chimed in about Janine’s new look — what are your thoughts on that? Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 Outside groups, including Advancing American Freedom, the political organization run by former Vice President Mike Pence, also chimed in, urging Republicans to block funding requested by Democrats for L.G.B.T.Q. centers. Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for chime in 

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Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chime in was in 1681

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“Chime in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chime%20in. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

chime in

verb
: to break into or join in a conversation or discussion

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