reverberate — to continue to be heard; to echo repeatedly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue to be heard; to echo repeatedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- His snoring reverberated through the entire dormitory, making everyone dream of earthquakes.
- The scandal will reverberate throughout his political career.
- Her laughter reverberated in the canyon, creating a symphony of joy.
reverberate
VERB[/rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/]
to continue to be heard; to echo repeatedly
sound continuing to be heard as it echoes repeatedly through the environment
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin reverberare, combining 're-' (back/again) and 'verberare' (to beat or strike). The idea was of sound waves 'beating back' repeatedly, like echoes bouncing off walls.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + verber- (to beat/strike) + -ate (verb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His snoring reverberated through the entire dormitory, making everyone dream of earthquakes.”
“The scandal will reverberate throughout his political career.”
“Her laughter reverberated in the canyon, creating a symphony of joy.”
“The teacher's angry voice reverberated so loudly that even the mice in the walls packed their bags.”
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