vib
rate
Third Person
vibrates
Present Participle
vibrating
Past Tense
vibrated
Past Participle
vibrated
1
to move rapidly back and forth or up and down with small movements
- The phone vibrated on the table, indicating an incoming call or message.
- The tuning fork vibrated, producing a pure and consistent tone.
- The hummingbird's wings vibrated rapidly as it hovered near the flower.
- The car's engine caused the steering wheel to vibrate slightly.
- The bass guitar strings vibrated, creating a deep and resonant sound.
2
to oscillate or swing back and forth, typically in a regular or rhythmic manner
- The grandfather clock's pendulum began to vibrate with a gentle, rhythmic motion.
- The swing's chains rattled as the children excitedly caused the seat to vibrate back and forth.
- With each tick of the metronome, the dancer's body seemed to vibrate in perfect synchrony, flowing with the rhythm.
- The hypnotist's pendant swung, vibrating in a soothing motion, lulling the subject into a trance.
Synonyms:
3
to experience a sudden and powerful surge of sensation or emotion that resonates within oneself
- When he received the unexpected news of his loved one's recovery, he felt his heart vibrate with overwhelming relief and joy.
- The powerful speech by the activist made the crowd vibrate with a shared sense of determination.
- As the final notes of the symphony resounded, she felt her soul vibrate with a profound sense of beauty and transcendence.
- When she saw the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, her whole being seemed to vibrate with a profound connection to nature.
4
to produce or emit a continuous or prolonged sound that resonates
- The bell chimed, and its reverberating sound vibrated throughout the cathedral.
- The thunder rumbled in the distance, its deep sound vibrating in the air.
- The speaker's voice resonated and vibrated in the auditorium, captivating the audience.
- The opera singer's powerful voice filled the opera house, vibrating with emotion.
- The piano keys were struck, and their notes vibrated, lingering in the air.
Synonyms:
5
to be uncertain or indecisive, oscillating between conflicting positions or courses of action
- She vibrated between accepting the job offer and pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams.
- The student vibrated between studying abroad and staying close to home for their college education.
- He vibrated between two career paths, torn between following his passion and choosing financial stability.
- The committee members vibrated on the decision, unable to reach a consensus.