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reverberate

/rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/
English Definition
v. echo, resound
中文释义
回响,反响
Example Sentence

Thunder reverberated between the canyon walls long after the flash had faded.

闪电消散许久之后,雷声仍在峡谷两壁之间回荡。

Synonyms
echo resound resonate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
reverber(echo)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “reverberate”?

  1. A Echo, resound
  2. B To gather bit by bit (info, grain).
  3. C To scold severely.
  4. D To regard with reverence.
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A — Echo, resound. “reverberate” means echo, resound.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “echo, resound”?

  1. A glean
  2. B reverberate
  3. C venerate
  4. D upbraid
Show answer

B — reverberate. “reverberate” means echo, resound.

Common questions about “reverberate”

What does “reverberate” mean?

reverberate — echo, resound. In Chinese: 回响,反响.

How do you pronounce “reverberate”?

reverberate is pronounced /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/.

How is “reverberate” used in a sentence?

Thunder reverberated between the canyon walls long after the flash had faded. (闪电消散许久之后,雷声仍在峡谷两壁之间回荡。)

What are synonyms for “reverberate”?

echo, resound, resonate — all close in meaning to reverberate (echo, resound).

Is “reverberate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. reverberate is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “reverberate”?

reverber(echo)+ate(verb).

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