resonate
Americanverb (used without object)
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to resound.
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Electronics. to reinforce oscillations because the natural frequency of the device is the same as the frequency of the source.
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to amplify vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air in certain cavities and bony structures.
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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)
verb
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to resound or cause to resound; reverberate
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(of a mechanical system, electrical circuit, chemical compound, etc) to exhibit or cause to exhibit resonance
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to be understood or receive a sympathetic response
themes which will resonate with voters
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to be filled with
simple words that seem to resonate with mystery and beauty
Other Word Forms
- resonation noun
- unresonating adjective
Etymology
Origin of resonate
First recorded in 1870–75; from Latin resonātus “sounded again,” past participle of resonāre “to sound again”; resound
Example Sentences
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I don’t even think about what will resonate, I’m just such a natural human being that I sit in the pocket and talk like I normally talk.
From Los Angeles Times
She also praised everyone involved in the production, adding its success was due to it being "a personal story that could resonate on a global scale".
From BBC
Her campaigns have consistently emphasized healthcare, economic stability and bipartisan problem‑solving -- priorities Democrats hope will resonate with suburban and independent voters this November.
From Barron's
Screams, cheers and cries of “Oh, my God” resonated throughout the theater.
From Los Angeles Times
But when Gen Zs talk about their yearning to yearn, it’s not necessarily about a need to reshape existing stories to their specifications, but about whatever arrangement of words and attitudes resonates with them.
From Salon
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