Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SOUND, v.t.²

1. To cause to make a noise; as, to sound trumpet or a horn.
2. To utter audibly; as, to sound a note with the voice.
3. To play on; as to sound an instrument.
4. To order or direct by a sound; to give a signal for, by certain sound; as, to sound a retreat.
5. To celebrate or honor by sounds; to cause to be reported; as, to sound one's praise.
6. To spread by sound or report; to publish or proclaim; as, to sound the praises or fame of a great man or a great exploit. We sometimes say, to sound abroad.