resonate
UK[ˈrɛzəneɪt]US[ˈrɛzəneɪt]
v
to produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.
v
to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions.
v
(physics) to produce or exhibit resonance.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
son
ate
re
again
son
sound
ate
verb suffix
Etymology
the word 'resonate' originates from the latin verb 'resonare', meaning "to sound again" or "to echo". this is a compound of the prefix 're-' (again) and the verb 'sonare' (to sound), which itself derives from the noun 'sonus' (sound). the latin root 'sonus' can be traced back to the proto-indo-european root swen-, meaning "to sound". the modern english meaning retains the core idea of sound reverberation while extending metaphorically to describe ideas or feelings that evoke a strong, sympathetic response, much like an echo.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + son (sound) + ate (verb suffix)
re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
son: latin origin, from 'sonus', meaning "sound".
ate: latin origin, a suffix used to form verbs meaning "to act in a specified manner".
Examples
the deep tones of the cello began to resonate through the concert hall.
her powerful speech on equality resonated with a global audience.
the tuning fork will resonate at a specific frequency when struck.