verb

reverberate

Reverberate (verb) means to cause (a sound) to be (repeatedly) bounced against one or more surfaces; to re-echo.

verb

To cause (a sound) to be (repeatedly) bounced against one or more surfaces; to re-echo.

Followed by on (to): to deflect or divert (flames, heat, etc.) on to something.

To heat (something) by deflecting flames on to, or passing flames over, it.

To repeatedly reflect (heat, light, or other radiation).

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin reverberātus, perfect passive participle of reverberō (“to rebound; to reflect; to repel”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), whence Middle French reverberer (French réverbérer) and Middle English reverberen (“to send back”)), from re- (prefix meaning ‘again’) and verberō (“to beat; to lash, whip”) (from verber (“rod; lash, whip”) + -ō (suffix forming regular first-conjugation verbs)).

Rhymes for reverberate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of reverberate?

"reverberate" (verb) means to cause (a sound) to be (repeatedly) bounced against one or more surfaces; to re-echo.

What are the different meanings of reverberate?

"reverberate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause (a sound) to be (repeatedly) bounced against one or more surfaces; to re-echo; 2. Followed by on (to): to deflect or divert (flames, heat, etc.) on to something; 3. To heat (something) by deflecting flames on to, or passing flames over, it.