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vibrate

[ˈvaɪbreɪt]

vibrate Definition

  • 1to move rapidly back and forth or up and down in a way that produces a shaking movement
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for vibrate

Phrases with vibrate

  • to be filled with a particular emotion or quality

    Example

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

  • to produce sound or movement at a specific rate or speed

    Example

    The tuning fork vibrates at a frequency of 440 Hz.

  • 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.