to palpitate
pal
ˈpæl
pāl
pi
pi
tate
teɪt
teit

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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