resonate
verb
Ken Carlson
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Resonate vs. Reverberate
Resonate and reverberate each have at least one meaning that is concerned with sound, and they carry a degree of overlap in their definitions. However, there are some subtle differences between them that are worth observing. Resonate typically suggests that a single lasting sound is produced; reverberate, on the other hand, indicates that an initial sound is followed by a series of echoes. In terms of the contexts in which they are used, resonate often involves a person (“that passage of the book resonated with many young readers”); reverberate, on the other hand, is more likely to be used of a thing, such as the aftermath of some major event (“the shock caused by the assassination reverberated across Europe”).
Examples of resonate in a Sentence
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The impact of this difficult chapter in the family’s life continues to resonate — Kate and William’s support played a vital role in helping Liz fulfill many of her photography dreams.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 June 2025
In her new role, Ceballos’ background has given her perspective and credibility that seems to resonate with the other small business owners in the space.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
For Foster, who loosely based the show on the story of meeting her own husband, heading into Season 2 meant continuing to weave in true-life experiences that resonate with audiences, in collaboration with new showrunners Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan of Girls fame.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 June 2025
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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