Both Uses of
resonate
in
The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty
- She had a resonant, brooding voice— there was something likeable and understandable about her, with her unbelievable accent.†
Story 3.31 *
- "Go to hell," she said resonantly to Eugene.†
Story 3.31
Definition:
having reinforcing effects
The exact meaning of resonate depends upon its context. For example:
- "The sound resonates." -- has reinforcing effects that make it sound richer
- "He has a resonate voice." -- deep and rich
- "The story resonates with me." -- evokes shared feelings or beliefs
- "It is resonant of my childhood." -- brings to mind