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单词 palpitates
释义

palpitate

verb

pal·​pi·​tate ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt How to pronounce palpitate (audio)
palpitated; palpitating

intransitive verb

: to beat rapidly and strongly : throb
My heart began to palpitate when I was announced as the winner.

Synonyms

  • beat
  • pit-a-pat
  • pitter-patter
  • pulsate
  • pulse
  • throb
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Example Sentences

My heart began to palpitate when I was announced as the winner. the man's heart began to palpitate, and he feared another attack was coming on
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Word History

Etymology

Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare, frequentative of palpare to stroke

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

palpitate

verb

pal·​pi·​tate ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt How to pronounce palpitate (audio)
palpitated; palpitating
: throb entry 1 sense 2

Medical Definition

palpitate

intransitive verb

pal·​pi·​tate ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt How to pronounce palpitate (audio)
palpitated; palpitating
: to beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly
used especially of the heart

palpitates

verb

present tense third-person singular of palpitate
as in throbs
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner the man's heart began to palpitate, and he feared another attack was coming on

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • throbs
  • pulses
  • beats
  • vibrates
  • pulsates
  • trembles
  • pitter-patters
  • quivers
  • fluctuates
  • oscillates
  • pit-a-pats
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