C2verbformallanguagesociety
US/rɪˈvɜːr.bə.reɪt/
UK/rɪˈvɜː.bə.reɪt/
to echo loudly for a long time, or to have effects that last a long time
In context
The sound of the bell reverberated through the empty church.
The news of the closure reverberated around the small town for weeks.
His angry words reverberated in her mind long after he left.
Words that go with reverberate
verb + preposition
- reverberate throughThe explosion reverberated through the whole building.
- reverberate aroundHer laughter reverberated around the hall.
- reverberate inThe old tune still reverberates in my memory.
- reverberate acrossThe scandal reverberated across the financial world.
- reverberate withThe canyon reverberated with the sound of thunder.
- reverberate for yearsThe decision will reverberate for years to come.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The noise reverberated me.Correct: The noise reverberated through the room.