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| res·o·nate [ rézzə nàyt ] (past and past participle res·o·nat·ed, present participle res·o·nat·ing, 3rd person present singular res·o·nates) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb resound: to echo, or cause something to echo
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2. intransitive verb have extended effect: to have an effect or impact beyond that which is immediately apparent
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3. transitive and intransitive verb produce resonance: to produce or exhibit chemical, mechanical, or electrical resonance, or cause a chemical compound or a electrical system to produce or exhibit resonance
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4. intransitive verb be familiar: to produce a response in somebody, especially by reminding that person of something or prompting feelings of support or approval
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| [Late 19th century. < Latin resonat-, past participle of resonare "resound" < sonare "to sound" < sonus "sound"] |
