reverberate

/rɪˈvəːbəreɪt/verb

To echo repeatedly; to keep having an effect over time.

Example sentence

“The thunder reverberated across the valley for several seconds.”

Works for big spaces and big news alike: sound reverberates through a hall, and a decision reverberates for years.

Featured as word of the day on April 30, 2026.

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