Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reverberate
verb
/rɪˈvɜːrbəˌreɪt/
Definition
To echo or resound, typically after an initial sound has been made.
Examples
- The thunder reverberated through the valley.
- Her words seemed to reverberate in his mind long after she had left.
- The music reverberated off the walls of the concert hall.
Meaning
When a sound reverberates, it bounces back off surfaces, creating a prolonged effect.
Synonyms
- Echo
- Resound
- Reflect
- Reecho
