Meaning & use
resonate
To evoke a strong feeling of familiarity, meaning, or agreement in someone.
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Her speech about perseverance resonated with students facing their own struggles.
The film's message about family resonated deeply with audiences around the world.
A note on using this word
Resonate in this figurative sense is typically followed by 'with' (resonate with readers); its original literal sense refers to sound vibrating or amplifying.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To produce or be filled with a deep, continuing, and often amplified sound.
The singer's voice resonated through the stone hall long after the note ended.
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