Resonate with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛzəˌneɪt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
REZ-uh-nayt with
ɹˈɛzənˌeɪt/ /wˈɪð
rez-uh-NAYT with
Definition
If something resonates with you, it means you strongly relate to it or it has a special meaning or emotional impact for you.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is often used in emotional or personal contexts: 'That story really resonates with me.' It can also refer to ideas, music, or experiences. More formal than 'relate to,' but less so than 'strike a chord.' Do not use for physical sound unless being metaphorical.
Spanish: conectar con - identificarse conPortuguese (BR): ressonar com - identificar-se comPortuguese (PT): ressoar com - identificar-se comChinese (Simplified): 产生共鸣 - 引起共鸣Chinese (Traditional): 產生共鳴 - 引起共鳴Hindi: गूंजना (मन में) - जुड़ाव महसूस करनाArabic: يلقى صدى لدى - يتردد صداه فيBengali: মনে দাগ কাটা - গভীরভাবে সংযোগ স্থাপন করাRussian: откликаться - находить откликJapanese: 共感する - 心に響くVietnamese: đồng cảm - chạm đến cảm xúcKorean: 공감하다 - 마음에 와닿다Turkish: duygusal olarak etkilenmek - yankı uyandırmakUrdu: دل میں اتر جانا - گہرائی سے متاثر کرناIndonesian: mengena di hati - beresonansi
Example Sentences
Her story really resonates with me.
basic
Many people resonate with this song.
basic
The movie's message resonated with the audience.
basic
I didn't expect that poem to resonate with me so much, but it did.
natural
His struggles really resonate with my own experiences growing up.
natural
Sometimes a simple quote can resonate with you for years.
natural