tone in
Verb
Meaning
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
Examples
Inspiration is enough to give expression to the tone in singing, especially when the song is without words.
At certain moments, words are nothing; it is the tone in which they are uttered.
One often contradicts an opinion when what is uncongenial is really the tone in which it was conveyed.
We often contradict an opinion for no other reason than that we do not like the tone in which it is expressed.
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.
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?