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
Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
The aftermath of his miserable debate performance is still resonating, and most of the Democrats — at least those who haven’t yet come out to say Biden should drop out of the race — seem panicky and unable to handle it.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 July 2024
Wallace Hôtel & Bar and Hotel Ami are intimate and design-forward, and both are already resonating with travelers eager to venture away from the more tourist-heavy pockets of Paris but still wanting considered French hospitality.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 6 July 2024
The story is something many people can resonate with — however, Dr. Rubin took it into her own hands and developed a range of products that can help your hair remain healthy and eliminate breakouts while taking care of your hair.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2024.
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