reverberate
/rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/
re · ver · ber · ate
rɪ · ˈvɜːr · bə · reɪt
English Definition
v. echo, resound
Significado en Español
reverberar, resonar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vang vọng, dội lại
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Example Sentence
Thunder reverberated through the hills.
雷声回荡在山间。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
reverber(echo)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “reverberate” as used in the sentence: “The sound of the gong began to reverberate through the hall”?
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A
diminish
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B
amplify
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C
echo
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D
whisper
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C — echo.
“reverberate” means v. echo, resound
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The deep sound of the drum seemed to ______ through the empty stone hall.
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A
fade
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B
reverberate
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C
vanish
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D
hush
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B — reverberate.
“reverberate” means v. echo, resound
Common questions about “reverberate”
What does “reverberate” mean?
reverberate — v. echo, resound. In Chinese: 回响，反响.
How do you pronounce “reverberate”?
reverberate is pronounced /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · ver · ber · ate.
How do you use “reverberate” in a sentence?
Thunder reverberated through the hills. (雷声回荡在山间。)
What are synonyms for “reverberate”?
echo, resound — all close in meaning to reverberate (v. echo, resound).
Is “reverberate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. reverberate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reverberate”?
reverber(echo)+ate(verb).
