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resonates

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛzəˌneɪts// UK //ɹˈɛzənˌeɪts// res·onates

v. to produce a feeling or idea that is important or meaningful to you. It can also mean to make a deep, clear sound that continues for a long time.

v. to evoke a feeling of shared emotion, belief, or belief-system in an audience; to produce a deep, reverberating sound. Intransitive — typically takes the preposition 'with' when referring to emotional impact.


SIMPLE

Her story resonates with many young people.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate's message about economic fairness resonates with voters who feel left behind by the current system.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the hall so that even a whisper would resonate throughout the space, ensuring that every note of the performance reached the back row with perfect clarity.

Synonyms
Usage

Intransitive verb; when describing emotional or intellectual impact, it almost always takes the preposition 'with'.

Pitfall

The book resonates me.The book resonates with me.Resonate is intransitive and requires the preposition 'with' to connect to the person experiencing the feeling.

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