pal
pi
tate
Third Person
palpitates
Present Participle
palpitating
Past Tense
palpitated
Past Participle
palpitated
1
(of heart) to pound irregularly and rapidly
- The sound of the approaching footsteps made his heart palpitate in anticipation.
- Her heart started to palpitate rapidly as she anxiously waited for the exam results.
Synonyms:
3
cause to throb or beat rapidly