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pulsate

[ˈpʌls.eɪt]

pulsate Definition

  • 1to expand and contract rhythmically; beat; throb
  • 2to vibrate or quiver

Using pulsate: Examples

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

  • Example

    The light pulsated in time with the music.

  • Example

    Her head was pulsating with pain.

  • Example

    The engine pulsed as it idled.

  • Example

    The colors of the aurora pulsated across the sky.

pulsate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pulsate

Phrases with pulsate

  • a heart that is beating strongly and rapidly due to excitement or exertion

    Example

    She could feel her pulsating heart as she approached the finish line.

  • a headache that throbs or beats in time with the pulse

    Example

    He suffered from a pulsating headache after a long day at work.

  • a rhythm that has a strong and regular beat

    Example

    The pulsating rhythm of the drums filled the room.

Origins of pulsate

from Latin 'pulsare', meaning 'to beat, strike'

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Summary: pulsate in Brief

The verb 'pulsate' [ˈpʌls.eɪt] means to beat, throb, or vibrate rhythmically. It can describe anything from a light pulsating in time with music to a headache that throbs in time with the pulse. 'Pulsate' can also be used to describe a strong and regular beat, as in 'the pulsating rhythm of the drums.'