Meaning & use

reverberate

verb·Advanced

To be repeated as an echo, or to have a continuing, widespread effect.

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The thunder reverberated through the valley long after the lightning had passed.

Her decision to resign reverberated across the entire industry for months.

A note on using this word

Reverberate works literally for sound and figuratively for lasting consequences or widespread reactions.

Words with a similar meaning

echoresound

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