Vibrate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/
• Rhymes: -eɪt
• US IPA: /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/

Origin

From Latin vibrātus, perfect passive participle of vibrō ("agitate, set in tremulous motion").

Full definition of vibrate

Verb

1. To move with small movements rapidly to and fro.
2. To resonate.Her mind vibrates with excitement.
3. To brandish; to swing to and fro.to vibrate a sword or a staff
4. To mark or measure by moving to and fro.a pendulum vibrating seconds
5. To affect with vibratory motion; to set in vibration.
• HolderBreath vocalized, that is, vibrated or undulated, may ... impress a swift, tremulous motion.
• TennysonStar to star vibrates light.

Related terms

Noun

1. The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.Please put your cellphones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting.

Anagrams

• vrbaite