resonate

verb

res·o·nate | \ ˈre-zə-ˌnāt

resonated; resonating

Definition of resonate

intransitive verb

1 : to produce or exhibit resonance

2 : to respond as if by resonance resonate to the music also : to have a repetitive pattern that resembles resonance

3 : to relate harmoniously : strike a chord a message that resonates with voters

transitive verb

: to subject to resonating

Synonyms Resonate vs. Reverberate More Example Sentences Learn More about resonate

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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

The siren resonated throughout the city. the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall

Recent Examples on the Web

The theme of this year’s season is the Web of Life: Biodiversity as God’s Blessing, which resonates with the message of Pope Francis that everything is connected. — ExpressNews.com, "San Antonians can walk a Pilgrimage for Creation this Sunday," 4 Sep. 2019 The title song also immediately resonated, shooting to No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100 chart. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Ghostbusters is headed back to movie theaters for its 35th anniversary," 28 Aug. 2019 The message resonated with a table of Joneses that included Jerry and Gene, their three children, two daughters in law and a grandson. — Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, "‘Goodness, I’m getting emotional’: How Cowboys QB Dak Prescott brought Jerry Jones to tears at gala," 27 Aug. 2019 Presumably, this coincidence resonated deeply with the company that viewed it as a marketing opportunity. — Ashley Hoffman, Time, "Woman Who Went Viral for Naming Her Wi-Fi 'Old Bay Seasoning' Explains Her Spicy Choice," 13 Aug. 2019 The song resonated with international fans so much that Jones later went on to release a Spanish version of the song, as well as an English version that swaps out the French verses for Portuguese. — Chris Malone, Billboard, "The 20 Best Songs Featured on FX's 'Pose' (So Far)," 5 Aug. 2019 The passionate local defense of Baltimore and indictment of the president resonated widely, as lawmakers such as Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) tweeted the piece. — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "Baltimore Sun blasts Trump for attacks on city: ‘Better to have a few rats than to be one’," 28 July 2019 That speech resonated with many Americans, including Know Your Value founder Mika Brzezinski, who lost her best friend, Tia Garner, to pancreatic cancer in 2017. — NBC News, "Mika Brzezinski and Joe Biden reflect on grief, losing loved ones to cancer," 18 July 2019 This resonated with Burks, who has only appeared in 13 career playoff games. — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, "Alec Burks looks to maximize opportunity with Warriors," 12 July 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'resonate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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resonate

verb

English Language Learners Definition of resonate

: to continue to produce a loud, clear, deep sound for a long time

: to have particular meaning or importance for someone : to affect or appeal to someone in a personal or emotional way

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