vibrate
vib
ˈvaɪb
vaib
rate
reɪt
reit
British pronunciation
/va‍ɪbɹˈe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "vibrate"in English

to vibrate
01

to move rapidly back and forth or up and down with small movements

Intransitive
to vibrate definition and meaning
example
Examples
The phone vibrated on the table, indicating an incoming call or message.
02

to oscillate or swing back and forth, typically in a regular or rhythmic manner

Intransitive
example
Examples
The grandfather clock 's pendulum began to vibrate with a gentle, rhythmic motion.
03

to experience a sudden and powerful surge of sensation or emotion that resonates within oneself

Intransitive: to vibrate with a sensation
example
Examples
When he received the unexpected news of his loved one's recovery, he felt his heart vibrate with overwhelming relief and joy.
04

to produce or emit a continuous or prolonged sound that resonates

Intransitive
example
Examples
The bell chimed, and its reverberating sound vibrated throughout the cathedral.
05

to be uncertain or indecisive, oscillating between conflicting positions or courses of action

Intransitive: to vibrate between two things | to vibrate on sth
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Examples
She vibrated between accepting the job offer and pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams.
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