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resonate

 

[ ˈrɛzəˌneɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound

Produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.

Synonyms

echo, reverberate, ring

Examples of usage

  • His deep voice resonated through the hall.
  • The sound of the bell resonated in the air.
Context #2 | Verb

emotions

Evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions.

Synonyms

evoke, strike a chord, suggest

Examples of usage

  • The painting resonates with feelings of nostalgia.
  • The message of the movie resonated with the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "resonate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ressonar

🇮🇳 गूंजना

🇩🇪 erklingen

🇮🇩 bergema

🇺🇦 резонувати

🇵🇱 rezonować

🇯🇵 響く (ひびく)

🇫🇷 résonner

🇪🇸 resonar

🇹🇷 yankılanmak

🇰🇷 울리다

🇸🇦 رنين

🇨🇿 rezonovat

🇸🇰 rezonovať

🇨🇳 共鸣 (gòngmíng)

🇸🇮 rezonirati

🇮🇸 hljóma

🇰🇿 резонанс тудыру

🇬🇪 რეზონირება

🇦🇿 rezonans yaratmaq

🇲🇽 resonar

Etymology

The word 'resonate' originates from the Latin word 'resonare', meaning 'to resound'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of resonance has been important in various fields including physics, music, and psychology, reflecting the deep impact and connection the word has had throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,821, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.