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
Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 May 2025
No, Tucker isn’t playing (because Tom Thibodeau barely plays reserves), but his veteran voice continues to resonate.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Once this foundation is established, digital traceability tools and sustainability metrics platforms will enhance human judgment rather than attempting to replace it, creating authentic sustainability practices that resonate with increasingly conscious consumers.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The record quickly resonated with fans for its raw emotion, executed of course, through those powerful vocals she is known for.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 16 May 2025
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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