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to vibrate
01
to move rapidly back and forth or up and down with small movements
Intransitive
Examples
The phone vibrated on the table, indicating an incoming call or message.
The tuning fork vibrated, producing a pure and consistent tone.
02
to oscillate or swing back and forth, typically in a regular or rhythmic manner
Intransitive
Examples
The grandfather clock 's pendulum began to vibrate with a gentle, rhythmic motion.
The swing 's chains rattled as the children excitedly caused the seat to vibrate back and forth.
03
to experience a sudden and powerful surge of sensation or emotion that resonates within oneself
Intransitive: to vibrate with a sensation
Examples
When he received the unexpected news of his loved one's recovery, he felt his heart vibrate with overwhelming relief and joy.
The powerful speech by the activist made the crowd vibrate with a shared sense of determination.
04
to produce or emit a continuous or prolonged sound that resonates
Intransitive
Examples
The bell chimed, and its reverberating sound vibrated throughout the cathedral.
The thunder rumbled in the distance, its deep sound vibrating in the air.
05
to be uncertain or indecisive, oscillating between conflicting positions or courses of action
Intransitive: to vibrate between two things | to vibrate on sth
Examples
She vibrated between accepting the job offer and pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams.
The student vibrated between studying abroad and staying close to home for their college education.
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