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oscillate
What does oscillate mean?
oscillate (verb): to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use oscillate in a sentence?
- A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce oscillate?
/ˈɑsəˌleɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of oscillate?
Words related to oscillate
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “oscillate” mean?
to sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish
Not quite: that's what fade means.
to stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)
Not quite: that's what intercept means.
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm
Right! That's what “oscillate” means.
to give up into the power, control, or possession of another
Not quite: that's what surrender means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “oscillate”?
warrant
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qualify
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vibrate
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deposit
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