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pulsate

[puhl-seyt]

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verb (used without object)

pulsated, pulsating

to expand and contract rhythmically, as the heart; beat; throb.
Synonyms:
to vibrate; quiver.

pulsate

/ ˈpʌlsətɪv, pʌlˈseɪt /

verb

to expand and contract with a rhythmic beat; throb
physics to vary in intensity, magnitude, size, etc
the current was pulsating
to quiver or vibrate

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Other Word Forms

nonpulsating adjective
unpulsating adjective
pulsative adjective
ˈ��ܱ��پ�� adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pulsate¹

1785–95; < Latin ��ܱ��ٳܲ�, past participle of ��ܱ�� to batter, strike, make (strings) vibrate. See pulse ¹, -ate ¹

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pulsate¹

C18: from Latin ��ܱ�� to push

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Synonym Study

Pulsate, beat, palpitate, throb refer to the recurrent vibratory movement of the heart, the pulse, etc. To pulsate is to move in a definite rhythm, temporarily or for a longer duration: Blood pulsates in the arteries. To beat is to repeat a vibration or pulsation regularly for some time: One's heart beats many times a minute. To palpitate is to beat at a rapid rate, often producing a flutter: to palpitate with excitement. To throb is to beat with an unusual force that is often associated with pain or heightened emotion or sensation: to throb with terror.

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Bath booked a place in their second consecutive Premiership final by coming from behind to win a pulsating play-off semi-final against neighbours Bristol.

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Fans can expect "hypnotic, trance-like pop songs, pulsating and lush" on the album with lyrics that make you feel "young, fun and free" according to Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos.

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World number one Luke Humphries gained revenge on Luke Littler as he won a pulsating final to win the Premier League for the first time.

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Though Los Blancos played their part in a pulsating game, a fourth consecutive loss to their bitter rivals effectively handed them the league title.

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Warrington Wolves secured a second consecutive Challenge Cup final appearance with victory over local rivals Leigh Leopards in a pulsating match at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

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Related Words

quiver��
throb��
vibrate��

pulsar pulsatile

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