resonate
UK: ˈrɛzəneɪt | US: ˈrɛzəneɪt
vi. 1. To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.
vi. 2. To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or recognition.
vi. 3. (Physics) To exhibit or cause oscillation at a particular frequency.
The word "resonate" originates from Latin resonare ("to resound"), combining re- (expressing repetition or intensity) and sonare ("to sound"). The root son appears in many English words related to sound (e.g., "sonic," "dissonance"). Over time, "resonate" expanded from literal acoustic reverberation to metaphorical meanings of emotional or intellectual impact, reflecting how vibrations—physical or abstract—spread and amplify.
The violin's notes resonate beautifully in the concert hall.
Her speech resonated deeply with the audience.
The tuning fork will resonate at 440 Hz.
Memories of his words still resonate in my mind.
The policy aims to resonate with younger voters.