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resonate

[rez-uh-neyt]

verb (used without object)

resonated, resonating 
  1. to resound.

  2. to act as a resonator; exhibit resonance.

  3. Electronics.,  to reinforce oscillations because the natural frequency of the device is the same as the frequency of the source.

  4. to amplify vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air in certain cavities and bony structures.

  5. 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.



verb (used with object)

resonated, resonating 
  1. to cause to resound.

resonate

/ ˈrɛzəˌneɪt /

verb

  1. to resound or cause to resound; reverberate

  2. (of a mechanical system, electrical circuit, chemical compound, etc) to exhibit or cause to exhibit resonance

  3. to be understood or receive a sympathetic response

    themes which will resonate with voters

  4. to be filled with

    simple words that seem to resonate with mystery and beauty

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Other Word Forms

  • resonation noun
  • unresonating adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of resonate1

First recorded in 1870–75; from Latin resonātus “sounded again,” past participle of resonāre “to sound again”; resound
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Word History and Origins

Origin of resonate1

C19: from Latin resonāre
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Example Sentences

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He wanted to make it clear Vecna was “a character that is mostly powerful with his mind, that really resonates as a villain,” he said.

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Although Bath & Body Works’ portfolio of scents still resonate with its existing customers decades after its first store opened, the company wants more, according to Sohosky.

“Memo puts a human face to what’s happening, and that resonates with people in a different way.”

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“We are outperforming our industry with an offer that is clearly resonating with our customers,” Miller said.

Jones said Meta’s “unparalleled scale” and strong targeting capabilities are among the factors resonating with marketers.

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