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resonate

American  

[rez-uh-nayt] / ˈrɛz əˌneɪt /

verb (used without object)

• resonates,
  present (3rd person singular)
• resonated,
  past participle,  past
• resonating
  present participle

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.

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verb (used with object)

• resonates,
  present (3rd person singular)
• resonated,
  past participle,  past
• resonating
  present participle

1. to cause to resound.

resonate British  

/ 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

Derived Forms

• resonation
  noun
• unresonating
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Participles

• resonating
  present
• resonated
  past

Conjugated Forms

Present

• resonate
  simple
• resonates
  simple
• have resonated
  perfect
• has resonated
  perfect
• am resonating
  progressive
• are resonating
  progressive
• is resonating
  progressive
• have been resonating
  perfect progressive
• has been resonating
  perfect progressive

Past

• resonated
  simple
• had resonated
  perfect
• was resonating
  progressive
• were resonating
  progressive
• had been resonating
  perfect progressive

Future

• will resonate
  simple
• will have resonated
  perfect
• will be resonating
  progressive
• will have been resonating
  perfect progressive

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Etymology

Origin of resonate

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

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Explanation

To resonate is to make, hear, or even understand a deep, full sound. Your speech about the dangers of scarves and convertibles will resonate with your audience if you tell the story of Isadora Duncan's death. The verb resonate, which comes from the Latin resonatum, first referred only to sound, but has now developed an emotional connotation. Resonate sounds a whole lot like another verb, resound, but they have subtly different meanings. Resound means “to repeat the sound,” but resonate means “to expand, amplify.” Sound can resonate when broadcast through speakers, and so can an idea or feeling, when expressed articulately or with passion.

Example Sentences

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resonate resonates resonated resonating

The show is "lacking some provocation or some meaningful messaging that can resonate with international audiences", Vuletic told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Whether that message will resonate with voters will be seen on Nov. 3.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

While the paintings may not be physically vibrating, their compositions resonate with a similar intensity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

As a veteran of the war in Iraq, I’ve been struck by how “The Sun Also Rises” continues to resonate among the reading ranks of my cohort.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

In fact they will form a cavity between them, a bit like an organ pipe that will resonate only at certain notes.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

“In partnership with Jean-Georges, we’re building a lifestyle destination that blends world-class dining, holistic wellness, and elevated service—a combination that deeply resonates with globally-recognized athletes, food connoisseurs, and art and culture enthusiasts.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

She’s up against seasoned actors and singers who know what they’re doing, whose every step, gesture and note resonates effortlessly.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Whether the no-tradeoffs, no-turmoil theme resonates remains to be seen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

“It resonates with me, and my own work incorporates a lot of it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Bibi’s voice resonates: “To know yourself, you need to journey, Adaugo. Remember what’s forgotten.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

But Saleh said that McDonald’s past chicken offerings, with different cuts and seasonings, hadn’t resonated with consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Lee told AFP that Prue's journey resonated for her, and recalled some of her own challenges in adolescence.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

“That’s a really strong message that has resonated with our fans.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"I was quite an angry young man, I suppose, but for some reason it resonated with people."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

When he spoke, his voice resonated as if he were using a microphone.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Perhaps because she understands that the internet is not real life, and that her message is resonating with a silent majority.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

But “in this economic environment, when people are renters for longer and maybe renters for their whole lives, that identity is really resonating with people more, especially my generation,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

How are they communicating their work, their vision and is it resonating with me?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

"I'm so proud that people are resonating with the story, with the performances, the character," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

“Human,” she intoned, her voice suddenly resonating with bass tones.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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