vibrate

[ˈvaɪbreɪt]

vibrate Definition

• 1. to move rapidly back and forth or up and down in a way that produces a shaking movement
• 2. to produce sound or music by shaking quickly and repeatedly

Using vibrate: Examples

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

• Example

  The phone vibrated in my pocket.

• Example

  The bridge began to vibrate as the train approached.

• Example

  The sound of the guitar vibrated through the room.

• Example

  The air vibrated with the sound of the explosion.

vibrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vibrate

• quiver
• shake
• tremble
• shiver
• jiggle

Antonyms for vibrate

• steady
• still

Phrases with vibrate

• vibrate with something

  to be filled with a particular emotion or quality

  Example

  The room was vibrating with excitement as the band took the stage.

• vibrate at a frequency

  to produce sound or movement at a specific rate or speed

  Example

  The tuning fork vibrates at a frequency of 440 Hz.

• vibrate to something

  to respond sympathetically to a particular sound or stimulus

  Example

  The eardrum vibrates to the sound waves entering the ear.

Origins of vibrate

from Latin 'vibrare', meaning 'to shake'

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Summary: vibrate in Brief

To 'vibrate' [ˈvaɪbreɪt] is to move rapidly back and forth or up and down, producing a shaking movement, or to produce sound or music by shaking quickly and repeatedly. It can refer to physical objects, such as phones or bridges, or to sound waves. The phrase 'vibrate with something' describes being filled with a particular emotion or quality, while 'vibrate at a frequency' refers to producing sound or movement at a specific rate or speed.