Reverberated: meaning, definitions and examples

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reverberated

 

[ rษชหˆvษœหrbษ™reษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

Reverberated is the past tense of reverberate, which refers to the persistence of sound in a space, often echoing back and forth. It describes how sound waves bounce off surfaces, creating an audible effect that lasts longer than the original sound. This phenomenon can apply to various environments, from vast canyons to small rooms, and is often used to convey a sense of depth or resonance in music and speech.

Synonyms

echoed, rebounded, resounded, ringed.

Examples of usage

  • The thunder reverberated through the valley.
  • Her voice reverberated in the empty hall.
  • The music reverberated off the walls, filling the room.
  • The blast from the explosion reverberated for miles.

Translations

Translations of the word "reverberated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reverberado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widerhallte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gema

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะทะพะฝัƒะฒะฐะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reverberowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ้Ÿฟใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉverbรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reverberado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yankฤฑlandฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜ํ–ฅํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozvฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozvena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odmevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะปะตะปะดะตะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ks-sษ™da verdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reverberado

Etymology

The word 'reverberate' originates from the Latin verb 'reverberare', which means 'to strike back' or 'to beat back'. It is a combination of 're-', meaning 'back' or 'again', and 'verberare', meaning 'to beat' or 'to whip'. The term entered the English language in the early 17th century, primarily used in the context of sound. Over time, 'reverberate' has expanded beyond the auditory realm to describe any situations where effects resonate or persist, whether physically, emotionally, or metaphorically. The evolution of the term mirrors the growing understanding of acoustics and sound propagation, particularly in architectural contexts, such as concert halls and theaters, where reverberation plays a crucial role in sound quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,631, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.