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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However, the message is unlikely to resonate with many in the United States, where gas-guzzling vehicles remain popular.
From Barron's
“The research suggests that messaging focused solely on abstract democratic ideals is unlikely to resonate with voters unless it is tied to their economic concerns,” he said.
From Salon
The message seemed to resonate with Wall Street analysts, many of whom reaffirmed a Buy rating on the shares.
From Barron's
“Our focus on enhancing our assortment, investing in value and expanding our footprint continues to resonate,” he added.
“The fact that Anthropic has taken a stand on those principles rightly resonates with people across the country.”
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