resonate

To strongly affect people because an idea or feeling seems important or familiar to them.

• Her story resonated with me.
• The message resonates strongly with young voters.
• These songs still resonate with audiences around the world.

How to use it: resonate with someone (Her account of loneliness resonated with many readers.)

Similar words: strike a chord, connect

Common phrases: resonate with someone, resonate deeply, resonate with audiences

To shake or make a deep sound, especially because another sound makes it vibrate.

• The glass resonated when she sang.
• Low notes resonate through the wooden floor.
• These metal plates resonate at different frequencies.

How to use it: resonate at a frequency (The glass resonates at a particular frequency.); resonate through something (The bell's sound resonated through the hall.)

Similar words: vibrate, resound

Common phrases: resonate with sound, resonate at frequencies, resonate through something

To feel that you share or understand someone else's feelings, ideas, or views.

• I resonate with your concerns.
• She resonated deeply with his feelings of loss.
• People often resonate emotionally with others who have similar experiences.

How to use it: resonate with someone/something (I resonate with her view that everyone deserves a second chance.)

Similar words: sympathize, identify, agree

Opposites: disagree

Common phrases: resonate with someone, resonate emotionally, resonate with ideas