reverberate
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/
Meanings
-
Verb
To sound again, as an echo; to repeat a sound.
- "The sound of the church bell continued to reverberate through the valley."
- "After the concert ended, the applause continued to reverberate in the hall."
-
Verb
To cause something to echo or resound.
- "The walls of the cathedral reverberated with the sound of the choir."
- "His voice reverberated in her mind long after the conversation was over."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reverberateperpetuate , venerate , create , fate , meditate , animate
Variants
List of all variants of reverberate that leads to same resultreverberate , reverberated , reverberates , reverberating
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin reverberare, meaning 'to echo back'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'reverberate' is often used in the field of acoustics to describe the reflection and resonance of sound waves.
-
The word 'reverberate' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the lasting impact of an emotion or memory.
-
In music production, a reverberation effect is used to simulate the natural echo of a space and make sounds seem larger or more spacious.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Echo: An echo is a reflection of a sound wave, often heard after the original sound has passed. The term 'reverberate' can be thought of as a more general term that includes the concept of an echo, but can also refer to the resonance of sounds in a larger space.
-
Resonance: Resonance is the vibration of a system in response to an external force. The term 'reverberate' can be used to describe the resonance of sounds in a physical space, such as a room or a musical instrument.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'reverberate' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to describe the echoing or resonating of sounds. In music, a reverberation effect is used to make sounds seem larger or more spacious. In literature, the term is often used metaphorically to describe the lasting impact of an event or emotion.
How to Memorize "reverberate"
-
visualize
- Visualize a bell ringing and the sound echoing through a large, empty space. Try to imagine the sound bouncing off the walls and resonating in the air.
-
associate
- Associate the word 'reverberate' with the sound of an echo or the resonance of a bell. Try to think of a situation where the term would be appropriate.
-
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: 'Reverberate' comes from the Latin word 'reverberare', which means 'to echo back'.
Memorize "reverberate" using Dictozo
The best and recommended way to memorize reverberate is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:
-
Highlighting:
Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
-
Periodic Reminders:
Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.