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pulsate

Pronunciation: [pʌlˈseɪt]

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Learn how to use pulsate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical sensation”

(verb) to rhythmically expand and contract, like a heartbeat or a moving light. It feels like a consistent beat, similar to when your heart pumps blood or when a lamp flickers.

Example

You can feel the music pulsate through the room, making everyone want to dance.

Example

The light didn't pulsate; it stayed steady and bright all night.

Example

Can you feel the way the drums seem to pulsate with the rhythm of the song?

Context: “emotional state”

(verb) to show feelings that come and go in waves. It's like when your excitement grows and fades, like the waves of the ocean going up and down.

Example

Her excitement seemed to pulsate as she talked about her favorite movie.

Example

His enthusiasm did not pulsate at all; he was completely bored.

Example

Did your interest in the project pulsate as you learned more about it?

How to pronounce pulsate

Pronunciation: [pʌlˈseɪt]

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