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Definition of tone verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

tone

verb

NAmE//toʊn//

[transitive] tone something (up)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they tone

he / she / it tones

past simple toned

-ing form toning

to make your muscles, skin, etc. firmer and stronger Massage will help to tone up loose skin under the chin. a beautifully toned body

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