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Definition of resonate

resonate

/ˈrɛzəneɪt/
res · o · nate
Adverb:resonantly
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Adjective:resonant
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Past Simple:resonated
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Past Participle:resonated
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Present Participle:resonating
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• verb

1

To evoke a feeling of shared emotion, belief, or deep personal significance in someone.

Example

"The author's heartfelt memoir continues to resonate with readers around the world."

2

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.

Example

"The baritone's rich voice began to resonate throughout the stone cathedral."

3

To exhibit or undergo mechanical, acoustic, or electrical resonance by vibrating at a specific frequency.

Example

"When struck, the tuning fork will resonate at a precise frequency of 440 hertz."

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• Nearby Words

resonance
resonant
resonantly
resonate
resonator
resort
resound

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Latin resonatus, the past participle of resonare ('to sound again' or 'to echo'), formed from re- ('back, again') and sonare ('to sound').

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