palpitate — to beat rapidly and strongly (of the heart)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to beat rapidly and strongly (of the heart)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/
Korean meaning: (심장이) 두근거리다, 빨리 뛰다
Korean pronunciation: 팰-피-테이트 (강세: 팰)
Example Sentences
- My heart palpitates every time I see my credit card bill.
- The student's heart began to palpitate as the exam results were announced.
- Her heart palpitated like a washing machine on spin cycle when she met her idol.
palpitate
VERB//ˈpælpɪˌteɪt//
to beat rapidly and strongly (of the heart)
Heart beating rapidly and strongly
The more I calculate, the more I palpitate - stress does stimulate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'palpitare,' meaning 'to throb or quiver,' derived from 'palpare' meaning 'to touch or stroke.' The word entered English in the 16th century to describe the rapid beating of the heart.
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📝Examples
“My heart palpitates every time I see my credit card bill.”
“The student's heart began to palpitate as the exam results were announced.”
“Her heart palpitated like a washing machine on spin cycle when she met her idol.”
“The caffeine made his heart palpitate uncontrollably.”
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