pulsate

verb
UK: /pʌlˈseɪt/
US: /ˈpʌlseɪt/

  1. To beat or throb with a strong, regular rhythm; to expand and contract rhythmically.

    1. My head began to pulsate after the loud noise.
    2. The music caused the floor to pulsate with a deep bass rhythm.

  2. To produce a regular throbbing sensation or sound.

    1. The alarm pulsate loudly.
    2. A strange light began to pulsate from the depths of the forest.

Synonyms

throb beat vibrate palpitate
pulsate adjective

  1. Having a throbbing or rhythmic quality.

    1. The pulsate light was annoying.
    2. The pulsate rhythm of the machine was hypnotic to me.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pulsate" in English means: To beat or throb with a strong, regular rhythm; to expand and contract rhythmically., To produce a regular throbbing sensation or sound..

The phonetic transcription of "pulsate" is /pʌlˈseɪt/ in British English and /ˈpʌlseɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pulsate": throb, beat, vibrate, palpitate.

Example usage of "pulsate": "My head began to pulsate after the loud noise.". More examples on the page.