Pulsate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pʌlˈseɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pulsate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat, exhibit a pulse.
Meaning
(intransitive) To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat, exhibit a pulse.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To quiver, vibrate, or flash; as to the beat of music.
- (intransitive, figurative) To pulse, to be full of life, energy: to bustle, thrive, flourish.
- (transitive) To produce a recurring increase and decrease of some quantity.
Example Sentences
The party pulsated with revellers.
Word Forms
- pulsates
- pulsating
- pulsated
Synonyms for pulsate
Depending on context, synonyms include throb, pulse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include throb, pulse, beat, quop, pound, drum.
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