resonate
|res-o-nate|
/ˈrɛzəˌneɪt/
echoing sound or emotion
Etymology
'resonate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resonare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'sonare' meant 'to sound.'
'resonare' transformed into the French word 'résonner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resonate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to sound again,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of producing sound and evoking emotions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.
The sound of the bell resonated through the hall.
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Verb 2
to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions.
The story resonated with many people who had similar experiences.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35