resonate
Translation
to resonate, to reverberate, to strike a chord
Examples
The sound resonated through the empty hall.
The sound resonated through the empty hall.
His ideas resonated with the voters.
His ideas resonated with the voters.
Grammar Patterns
((no object)) to produce a deep, full sound His voice resonated in the large room.
((with sb.)) to evoke a feeling of shared emotion The story resonated with me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reverberate, echo, strike a chord
Etymology
From Latin 'resonare' (to sound again), from 're-' (again) + 'sonare' (to sound).
Memory Tips
To 'resonate' is to 're-sound'. An idea that resonates with you is like a sound that echoes in your mind.