resonate
verb
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Resonate vs. Reverberate
Resonate and reverberate each have at least one meaning that is concerned with sound, and they carry a degree of overlap in their definitions. However, there are some subtle differences between them that are worth observing. Resonate typically suggests that a single lasting sound is produced; reverberate, on the other hand, indicates that an initial sound is followed by a series of echoes. In terms of the contexts in which they are used, resonate often involves a person (“that passage of the book resonated with many young readers”); reverberate, on the other hand, is more likely to be used of a thing, such as the aftermath of some major event (“the shock caused by the assassination reverberated across Europe”).
Examples of resonate in a Sentence
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Banegas' stance has resonated with many on TikTok, where users overwhelmingly supported her position.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This understanding is crucial for fostering a culture that genuinely resonates throughout the organization.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Burch made national news for sharing her story about having to end a much-wanted pregnancy, a story that resonated with the current state and nationwide debate over reproductive health care.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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