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
Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The presenter failed to connect with the audience, had no materials prepared, and referenced examples that didn't resonate with the audience or reflect their real lives.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
However, many also resonate with Kim and Lee Jun-seok’s warning that Lee Jae-myung’s presidency, despite the latter’s reassurances, could result in radical economic and political changes, empowered by the Democratic Party’s unchecked control of the executive and legislative branches.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Of course, this resonates in South Florida, where he is scheduled to perform two weekend shows at the Fort Lauderdale Improv (formerly Dania Improv) in Dania Beach.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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