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VIBRATE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Vibrate.

How to pronounce vibrate:

US

Vibrate - as a verb

Shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or swing from side to side regularly

Example: "The needle on the meter was oscillating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscillate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sway10swing9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

Example: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hover11oscillate11vacillate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hesitate11waffle15waver11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sound with resonance

Example: "The sound resonates well in this theater"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resonate8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3sound6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

Example: "He was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thrill9tickle12

Vibrate - as a noun

The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.

Example: "Please put your cellphones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting."

Example Sentences

"My phone vibrates whenever I receive a text message."
"The car started to vibrate when I reached a certain speed."
"The sound of the music made the speaker vibrate."
"I could feel the train vibrate as it passed by."
"Her voice caused the glass to vibrate."
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Word Game Points

Is VIBRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vibrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VIBRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is VIBRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vibrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VIBRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is VIBRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vibrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VIBRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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