reverberate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈvɜːbəreɪt/
KK: /rɪˈvɜrbəˌreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To echo or reflect sound repeatedly, or to have a lasting impact or effect.
Example
The sound of the bell reverberated through the valley.
Tense Forms
Past: reverberated
Past Participle: reverberated
Conversation
Did you hear that loud noise from the concert last night?
Yeah, it really reverberated through the whole neighborhood!
I know, right? It felt like the music was echoing everywhere.
Exactly! It was such a vibrant atmosphere.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
echo
resound
rebound
Antonyms
dissipate
fade
silence
transitive verb
Definition
To cause a sound to echo or bounce back repeatedly.
Example
The sound of the bell reverberated through the empty hall.
Tense Forms
Past: reverberated
Past Participle: reverberated
Conversation
Did you hear that sound from the concert last night?
Yeah, it was amazing how it seemed to reverberate throughout the entire venue.
It really added to the atmosphere, didn't it?
Root Explanation
Reverberate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "verberare" (meaning to strike or beat). The word describes the action of sound striking again, echoing or bouncing back.
Memory Tip
Think of sound 'striking again' ('re-') and 'beating' ('verberare') — that's why reverberate means to echo or resonate.
Visually Confused Words
verberate
unreverberated
verbigerate
verberative
evertebrate
verbenate
transverberate
revibrate