res|o|nate

res|o|nate
res|o|nate «REHZ uh nayt», verb, -nat|ed, -nat|ing.
–v.i.
1. to exhibit resonance; resound.
2. to oscillate with the same frequency as the source: »

The wavelength of the radio waves can be calculated from the measured size of the particular cavity in which they will “tune” or resonate (Scientific American).

3. to be congenial, to fit in with one's ideas, as if setting up a sympathetic vibration: »

"My dad believes in giving all you can and feeling good about that, and that resonates with me (New York Times).

–v.t.
to cause to resonate.
╂[< Latin resonāre (with English -ate1); see etym. under resonant (Cf. ↑resonant)]

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