vibrate
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for vibrate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To shake with small, rapid back-and-forth movements.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use vibrate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vibrate constantly
phone vibrates
set something vibrating
Etymology
From Latin vibratus, the past participle of vibrare, "to shake or set in tremulous motion."
Full origin of vibrate →Frequently asked questions
What does “vibrate” mean?
The word “vibrate” means to shake with small, rapid back-and-forth movements. In plain terms, to shake rapidly, or to make something shake.
How do you pronounce “vibrate”?
“Vibrate” is pronounced veye-BRAYT (/ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “vibrate” in a sentence?
Here is “vibrate” used in a sentence: “The whole table vibrated when the truck drove past.”
What part of speech is “vibrate”?
“Vibrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “vibrate” come from?
The word “vibrate” comes from Latin. From Latin vibratus, the past participle of vibrare, "to shake or set in tremulous motion.".
How many meanings does “vibrate” have?
“Vibrate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shake with small, rapid back-and-forth movements.
