palpitate

[ˈpælpɪteɪt]

palpitate Definition

• 1. (of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly
• 2. shake; tremble

Using palpitate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "palpitate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her heart was palpitating with fear.

• Example

  The bird's wings palpitated as it tried to fly away.

• Example

  I could feel my hands palpitate with excitement.

• Example

  The earthquake made the ground palpitate.

palpitate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for palpitate

• pulsate
• throb
• pulse
• flutter
• quiver

Antonyms for palpitate

• calm
• steady

Phrases with palpitate

• palpitate with anticipation

  to feel excited or nervous about something that is going to happen

  Example

  I was palpitating with anticipation before the concert started.

• palpitate with rage

  to be very angry and show it in a physical way, such as shaking or trembling

  Example

  He was palpitating with rage when he heard the news.

• palpitate with joy

  to feel very happy and excited

  Example

  Her heart was palpitating with joy when she saw her newborn baby.

Origins of palpitate

from Latin 'palpitare', meaning 'to throb'

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Summary: palpitate in Brief

The verb 'palpitate' [ˈpælpɪteɪt] refers to the rapid, strong, or irregular beating of the heart, often due to fear, excitement, or anger. It can also mean to shake or tremble, as in 'The earthquake made the ground palpitate.' The phrase 'palpitate with anticipation' denotes feeling excited or nervous about something, while 'palpitate with rage' means to be very angry and show it physically.