Meaning & Definition of Vibrate in English
English⟶
Vibrate
/vaɪbret/
verb
1. Shake, quiver, or throb
- Move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
synonym:
- vibrate
2. Move or swing from side to side regularly
- "The needle on the meter was oscillating"
synonym:
- oscillate,
- vibrate
3. Be undecided about something
- Waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
- "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
synonym:
- hover,
- vibrate,
- vacillate,
- oscillate
4. Sound with resonance
- "The sound resonates well in this theater"
synonym:
- resonate,
- vibrate
5. Feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
- "He was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
synonym:
- thrill,
- tickle,
- vibrate
Examples of using
I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket.