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resonate

res·o·nate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rez-uh-neyt]
    • /ˈrɛz əˌneɪt/
    • /ˈrez.ən.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rez-uh-neyt]
    • /ˈrɛz əˌneɪt/

Definitions of resonate word

  • verb without object resonate to resound. 1
  • verb without object resonate to act as a resonator; exhibit resonance. 1
  • verb without object resonate Electronics. to reinforce oscillations because the natural frequency of the device is the same as the frequency of the source. 1
  • verb without object resonate to amplify vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air in certain cavities and bony structures. 1
  • verb without object resonate to produce a positive feeling, emotional response, or opinion: an issue that clearly resonates with members of our community; a poem that resonates for me. 1
  • verb with object resonate to cause to resound. 1

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Origin of resonate

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Latin resonātus, past participle of resonāre to resound; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Resonate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

resonate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for resonate

verb resonate

  • belled — the cry of a rutting stag or hunting dog.
  • belling — the cry of a rutting stag or hunting dog.
  • clanging — a clanging sound.
  • echo — a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.

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