What does undulate mean?
Undulate means (transitive) To cause to move in a wavelike motion..
Undulate
/ˈʌndjəleɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To cause to move in a wavelike motion..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To cause to move in a wavelike motion.
- (transitive) To cause to resemble a wave.
- (intransitive) To move in wavelike motions.
- (intransitive) To appear wavelike.
- Wavy in appearance or form.
- Changing the pitch and volume of one's voice.
- (botany, of a margin) sinuous, winding up and down.
Example Sentences
Breath vocalized, i.e., vibrated and undulated.
His tongue undulated.
Come lovely and soothing death, / Undulate round the world, serenely arriving, arriving, / In the day, in the night, to all, to each, / Sooner or later delicate death.
Synonyms for undulate
Antonyms for undulate
Related Words
Word Forms
- undulates
- undulating
- undulated
- more undulate
- most undulate
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for undulate?
Common synonyms include ruffle, ripple, riffle, wave.
What is the opposite of undulate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use undulate in a sentence?
Breath vocalized, i.e., vibrated and undulated.
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