Advertisement
Advertisement
resonate
[rez-uh-neyt]
verb (used without object)
to resound.
Electronics., to reinforce oscillations because the natural frequency of the device is the same as the frequency of the source.
to amplify vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air in certain cavities and bony structures.
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)
to cause to resound.
resonate
/ ˈrɛzəˌneɪt /
verb
to resound or cause to resound; reverberate
(of a mechanical system, electrical circuit, chemical compound, etc) to exhibit or cause to exhibit resonance
to be understood or receive a sympathetic response
themes which will resonate with voters
to be filled with
simple words that seem to resonate with mystery and beauty
Other Word Forms
- resonation noun
- unresonating adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of resonate1
Example Sentences
In California, where the next “Big One” is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.
As I wrote recently, for all the hype around Kirk’s memorial, the actual event didn’t resonate beyond his existing fanbase.
Rather, podcast hosts make their money by being genuine and openly expressing their political views, which resonates with listeners who appreciate hearing things as they truly are.
That suggests a new set of potential winners: domestic premium brands that resonate with local consumers, and the listed firms that help them scale.
A personal approach tends to resonate more effectively.
Advertisement
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
