Definitions for resonate

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resonate res·o·nate

Spelling: [rez-uh-neyt]

IPA: /ˈrɛz əˌneɪt/

Resonate is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 446 anagrams from letters in resonate (aeenorst).

Definitions for resonate

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to resound.

verb (used without object)

1. to resound.
2. to act as a resonator; exhibit resonance.
3. Electronics. to reinforce oscillations because the natural frequency of the device is the same as the frequency of the source.
4. to amplify vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air in certain cavities and bony structures.
5. to produce a positive feeling, emotional response, or opinion:

Origin of resonate

1870-75; Latin resonātus, past participle of resonāre to resound; see -ate¹

Examples for resonate

Each campaign is convinced that its characterization of its opponent is accurate and will resonate with the electorate.

We tried to figure out the images that were really going to resonate, that really have a place in our history.

Is the title meant to resonate with that, or is it just catchy?

We have security features in the banknote today that resonate with the international community.

The first criticism, though, will resonate outside the right wing, and, well, for good reason.

The case must be strong enough to counteract the tension of the strings and yet light enough to allow the sound to resonate.

These are questions that resonate loudly in today's political discourse and in the beliefs of very many people.

If history is a guide, Huckabee will need to resonate with more than just the faithful if he is to win.

So instead of one-note comedy bits, we see nuanced ones that resonate as being truthful—which in turn is better comedy.

Over the past year, it seems as though transgender issues have finally begun to resonate with the public consciousness.