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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One lesson that resonated: When people reach a certain age, they don’t want to travel, so she and her husband are budgeting for future trips.
The new locations are hitting strong sales quickly, suggesting the brand resonates well beyond its Western strongholds.
From Barron's
The book was a cultural phenomenon with its themes of mental health resonating with readers across the world.
From BBC
Asked why her songs had resonated with so many people, Dean said she'd tried to make her album an antidote to troubling times.
From BBC
While the event is more than 150 years old, it continues to resonate in modern discussions over presidential pardon power and accountability for political violence.
From Salon
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