to palpitate
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɫpəteɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "palpitate"in English

to palpitate
01

(of heart) to pound irregularly and rapidly

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
palpitate
3rd person singular
palpitates
Present participle
palpitating
Past simple
palpitated
Past participle
palpitated
Examples
The sound of the approaching footsteps made his heart palpitate in anticipation.
02

shake with fast, tremulous movements

03

cause to throb or beat rapidly

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