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Definition of pulsate

pulsate

/ˈpʌlseɪt/
pul · sate
Adjective:pulsatile
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Past Simple:pulsated
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Past Participle:pulsated
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Present Participle:pulsating
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pulsate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To expand and contract with strong, regular movements, or to beat and throb rhythmically.

Example

"The patient's carotid artery began to pulsate visibly as her heart rate increased."

2

To vibrate, quiver, or surge with a strong rhythm, sound, or lively energy.

Example

"The downtown streets pulsate with music and excitement during the summer festival."

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• Nearby Words

pulpit
pulpmill
pulpy
pulsate
pulsatilla
pulsating
pulsation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin pulsatus, the past participle of pulsare ('to beat, strike, or push'), which is a frequentative form of pellere ('to drive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pulsate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pulsate
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