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resonance

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. resonance
2. sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
3. Resonance

This noun and verb (する) literally means resonance in physics, where sound or vibration amplifies through sympathy. It is also used figuratively to mean that an idea or feeling deeply resonates with or strikes a chord in someone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What is it that makes a person resonate with someone else, I wonder?

Sentence 2

I asked, "Would this direction resonate with you?"

Sentence 3

That's exactly why this vision resonates with society!

Sentence 4

"That resonates with me so much!" my friend said with a burst of energy.

Sentence 5

Why does his sarcasm resonate so deeply in my chest?