resonate — to produce a deep, full, reverberating sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to produce a deep, full, reverberating sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezəneɪt/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's apology didn't resonate with angry customers who had waited three hours for pizza.
- His message about work-life balance really resonated with overworked employees.
- The teacher's words about studying hard resonated... until students saw the 20-page homework assignment.
resonate
VERB[/ˈrezəneɪt/]
to produce a deep, full, reverberating sound
to produce a deep, full, reverberating sound
The music resonates to fascinate and make them concentrate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resonare', combining 're-' (back) and 'sonare' (to sound), referring to the action of sound bouncing back or echoing.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + son (sound) + -ate (verb suffix) = resonate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's apology didn't resonate with angry customers who had waited three hours for pizza.”
“His message about work-life balance really resonated with overworked employees.”
“The teacher's words about studying hard resonated... until students saw the 20-page homework assignment.”
“The guitar's sound resonated beautifully in the empty concert hall.”
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