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resonate

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)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb resound: to echo, or cause something to echo

2. intransitive verb have extended effect: to have an effect or impact beyond that which is immediately apparent

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

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

[Late 19th century. < Latin resonat-, past participle of resonare "resound" < sonare "to sound" < sonus "sound"]
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