Verb
tone in (third-person singular simple present tones in, present participle toning in, simple past and past participle toned in)
To fit well (with something, in colour, mood, etc.).
Synonyms: go with, harmonize, match
Inspiration is enough to give expression to the tone in singing, especially when the song is without words. Franz Liszt
At certain moments, words are nothing; it is the tone in which they are uttered. Paul Bourget
One often contradicts an opinion when what is uncongenial is really the tone in which it was conveyed. Friedrich Nietzsche
We often contradict an opinion for no other reason than that we do not like the tone in which it is expressed. Friedrich Nietzsche
I look at myself and pick out the things I don't like. No matter how much I work out, I never get muscle tone in my butt and hip area. Tyra Banks
Umm,” said Ooo, dubiously. "Do I detect a questioning tone in your voice?” inquired the bird tartly. "Which might imply that you find a flaw in my reasoning? Lin Carter