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resonate

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res·o·nate  (rz-nt)
v. res·o·nat·ed, res·o·nat·ing, res·o·nates
v.intr.
1. To exhibit or produce resonance or resonant effects.
2. To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief: "It is a demonology [that] seems to resonate among secular and religious voters alike" (Tamar Jacoby).
3. To correspond closely or harmoniously: "Symbolism matters, especially if the symbols resonate with the larger message" (William Greider).
v.tr.
To cause to resound.

[Latin resonre, resont-; see resound.]

reso·nation n.

resonate
Verb
[-nating, -nated] to resound or cause to resound
resonator n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.resonate - sound with resonance; "The sound resonates well in this theater"
make vibrant sounds, purr - indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
sound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'"
2.resonate - be received or understood
strike a chord - create an emotional response; "The music struck a chord with the listeners"


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