General:
* Recite: This implies a formal and often repeated utterance, especially of a religious or magical text.
* Utter: A more neutral term, simply meaning to speak aloud.
* Sing: Can be used for a more melodic and musical form of chanting.
* Call: Often used for a short, simple chant.
* Shout: Indicates a loud and forceful chanting.
* Repeat: Highlights the iterative nature of chanting.
Specific:
* Hymn: A religious song of praise, often chanted.
* Litany: A series of prayers or petitions chanted in a liturgical context.
* Chorus: A repeated refrain in a song, which can be chanted.
* Slogan: A short, memorable phrase chanted to express support or opposition.
* Rhapsody: A passionate, often chanted speech or poem.
* Invocation: A chanted prayer or appeal to a deity.
* Mantra: A sacred word or phrase repeated in meditation.
Informal:
* Shout out: A loud, enthusiastic call.
* Yell: Similar to shout, but often used for a more spontaneous and less organized chanting.
* Cry: Can be used for a chanted expression of grief or anger.
The best synonym for "chant" will depend on the specific context and the nuances you want to convey.