resonate

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ UK /ˈɹɛz.əˌneɪt/ See IPA manual

Freq #34023

Meanings

1

verb
To be meaningful or important to someone; to connect with their feelings or beliefs.

His speech resonated with young voters across the country.
2

verb
To make a deep, clear sound that continues; to vibrate in response to another sound.

The bell's deep tone resonated through the hall.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to be meaningful or... strike a chord

2 verb · to make a deep, clear sound... vibrate

Word family

Forms resonatedresonatesresonating

Derived forms resonator

Related forms resonance

Etymology

From Latin resonō.

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Topics

Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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