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resonate
REHZ-uh-nayt
Resonate (verb) means to produce or amplify sound through vibration. Example: “The cello's body resonates with every note played.”
verb
1
To produce or amplify sound through vibration.
"The cello's body resonates with every note played."
2
To have a strong emotional or meaningful effect on someone.
"Her story resonated with many readers who had faced similar struggles."
How to use resonate
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Common pairings
resonate with
deeply resonate
resonate emotionally
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- resonates
- Past tense
- resonated
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin resono, "to resound again".
Synonyms
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vibrate
come across
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Rhymes for resonate
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What does “resonate” mean?
The word “resonate” means to produce or amplify sound through vibration.
How do you pronounce “resonate”?
“Resonate” is pronounced REHZ-uh-nayt (/ˈɹɛz.əˌneɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “resonate” in a sentence?
Here is “resonate” used in a sentence: “The cello's body resonates with every note played.”
What part of speech is “resonate”?
“Resonate” is a verb.
Where does the word “resonate” come from?
The word “resonate” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin resono, "to resound again".
How many meanings does “resonate” have?
“Resonate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to produce or amplify sound through vibration.
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