resonate
gb/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt/ us/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt/
B2
English
megszólít, visszhangra talál, zeng, visszhangzik, rezonál, rezgésbe jön, összecseng
VERB
B2
1
megszólít
B2
Usage pattern:
[message/idea/story] resonates (with [someone/audience])
Her speech about housing costs really resonated with young families.
A lakhatási költségekről szóló beszéde igazán megszólította a fiatal családokat.
The film resonated because it showed ordinary friendships in a believable way.
A film azért talált visszhangra, mert hihető módon mutatta be a hétköznapi barátságokat.
That line about burnout resonated with a lot of people at the company.
Learner examples
This story resonates with me.
Ez a történet megszólít.
His message resonated with the audience.
Az üzenete visszhangra talált a közönség körében.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it like a direct transitive verb (*resonate someone*). In standard English it usually needs “with” for the person affected.
Meaning
feel meaningful or strongly relevant
Collocations
resonate with me
|resonate with readers
|resonate with audiences
|resonate with voters
|resonate deeply
|resonate strongly
|resonate most
|resonate emotionally
|resonate widely
|resonate with people
Synonyms
strike a chord (More idiomatic; emphasizes an emotional response.)
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connect (More general and less expressive.)
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ring true (Focuses on seeming true rather than moving.)
Antonyms
fall flat (Fails to interest or move people.)
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miss the mark (Does not match what people want or expect.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|media
Definition
If something resonates, it feels important and you relate to it.
To seem especially true, important, or emotionally meaningful to someone; to strongly connect with their experience or values.
VERB
B2
2
zeng
B2
visszhangzik
B2
Usage pattern:
[sound/voice/instrument] resonates (through/in [place])
The anthem resonated through the stadium as the crowd sang along.
A himnusz végigzengett a stadionon, miközben a tömeg együtt énekelt.
Her voice resonated in the auditorium without a microphone.
A hangja mikrofon nélkül is tisztán zengett az auditóriumban.
A single gunshot resonated across the empty street.
Learner examples
The bell resonated through the building.
A csengő hangja végigvisszhangzott az épületben.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse “resonate” with “reasonate” (incorrect spelling).
Meaning
make a deep, echoing sound
Collocations
resonate through the hall
|resonate in the room
|resonate around the stadium
|resonate loudly
|resonate clearly
|resonate in my ears
|a resonating voice
|resonate like a bell
Synonyms
reverberate (More formal; focuses on repeated echoes.)
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ring (Often suggests a clear, bell-like sound.)
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echo (Emphasizes the sound reflecting back.)
Antonyms
muffle (To make a sound quieter and less clear.)
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fade (To become gradually quieter.)
Themes
sound
|music
|daily_life
Definition
If a sound resonates, it is strong and echoes.
To produce a loud, clear, and lasting sound that continues to echo or ring in a space.
VERB
C1
3
visszhangzik
B2
Usage pattern:
[event/decision/words] resonates (for [time]) (in/through [place/group])
The scandal resonated for years and shaped how people viewed the party.
A botrány évekig visszhangzott, és meghatározta, hogyan tekintettek az emberek a pártra.
Her warning about misinformation continues to resonate in political debates.
A félretájékoztatásról szóló figyelmeztetése továbbra is visszhangzik a politikai vitákban.
The images from the disaster resonated long after the news cycle moved on.
Learner examples
His words still resonate today.
A szavai ma is visszhangzanak.
Meaning
continue to have an effect
Collocations
resonate for years
|resonate long after
|resonate throughout history
|resonate in public debate
|resonate in people's minds
|resonate beyond
|resonate across generations
Synonyms
linger (Suggests staying present, especially in memory or feeling.)
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echo (Highlights the idea of repeated or continuing effects.)
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reverberate (Often used metaphorically for far-reaching consequences.)
Antonyms
be forgotten (No lasting memory or impact remains.)
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fade away (The impact gradually disappears.)
Themes
society
|history
|emotions
Definition
If something resonates, it keeps affecting people later.
To continue to be felt, remembered, or influential over time, as if echoing in people’s thoughts or in later events.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
rezonál
C1
rezgésbe jön
B2
Usage pattern:
[object/system] resonates (at [frequency]) (with [source])
The bridge began to resonate at the same frequency as the wind-driven oscillations.
A híd ugyanazon a frekvencián kezdett rezonálni, mint a szél keltette lengések.
At certain pitches, the glass can resonate and even crack.
Bizonyos hangmagasságoknál az üveg rezonálhat, sőt meg is repedhet.
Engineers added supports to keep the structure from resonating under load.
Learner examples
The object resonates at a certain frequency.
A tárgy egy bizonyos frekvencián rezonál.
Meaning
vibrate at a natural frequency
Collocations
resonate at a frequency
|resonate with the vibration
|resonate in sympathy
|resonate strongly
|resonate mechanically
|resonate acoustically
|resonate with the signal
Synonyms
vibrate (More general; does not imply a matching natural frequency.)
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oscillate (Technical; emphasizes repeated motion.)
Antonyms
dampen (Reduce vibrations or prevent strong oscillation.)
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stabilize (Prevent oscillation from growing.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|sound
Definition
In science, if something resonates, it vibrates strongly at a certain frequency.
To vibrate strongly at a particular natural frequency, especially in response to vibrations of the same frequency.
VERB
C1
5
összecseng
B2
Usage pattern:
[detail/idea] resonates with [something earlier/another idea]
The novel’s opening resonates with classic detective stories.
A regény kezdete összecseng a klasszikus detektívtörténetekkel.
Her latest painting resonates with the themes she explored in her earlier work.
Legújabb festménye összecseng azokkal a témákkal, amelyeket korábbi munkáiban vizsgált.
That design choice resonates with the company’s original branding.
Learner examples
This idea resonates with my experience.
Ez a gondolat összecseng a tapasztalataimmal.
Common mistake:
This meaning is close to “remind” or “echo,” but “resonate” usually suggests a stronger, more meaningful similarity.
Meaning
be similar and strongly suggest
Collocations
resonate with earlier work
|resonate with the theme
|resonate with the past
|resonate with traditions
|resonate with previous findings
|resonate with the title
Synonyms
echo (Emphasizes resemblance or repetition of an earlier idea.)
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call to mind (More explicit about triggering a memory.)
Antonyms
differ (Does not share important similarities.)
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contrast (Highlights differences rather than similarities.)
Themes
communication
|culture
Definition
If something resonates with something else, it reminds you of it because it is similar.
To be similar enough to something else that it brings it to mind, especially in a meaningful or noticeable way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resonate
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt/
US/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
res - on - ate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (res)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: resonate
- 3rd Person Singular: resonates
- Present Participle: resonating
- Past: resonated
Expressions
resonate for years
1/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt fɚ jˈɪɹz/
fixed phrase
keep having effects for years
If something resonates for years, it keeps affecting people for a long time.
Examples
- The court ruling resonated for years and changed how the law was interpreted.
- The team’s surprise victory resonated for years with local fans.
- Her resignation resonated for years inside the organization.
Learner examples
- His speech resonated for years.
resonate through (something)
1/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt θɹˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
echo loudly through a place
If a sound resonates through a place, you can hear it echo everywhere there.
Examples
- Their laughter resonated through the empty house.
- A low drumbeat resonated through the theatre.
- The announcement resonated through the station.
Learner examples
- The music resonated through the hall.
resonate with someone
1/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
feel personally meaningful to someone
If something resonates with you, you feel it is true or important for you.
Examples
- The coach’s advice resonated with me more than I expected.
- Her comments about grief resonated with people who had been through similar losses.
- The brand’s focus on repairable products resonates with younger customers.
Learner examples
- This song resonates with me.