Phrase guide
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verb
To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To convey a feeling or meaning which someone personally internalizes and takes to heart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
create an emotional response
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: resonate, come across
verb
evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: touch a chord
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
verb
refer to or be relevant or familiar to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: hit home, strike home, strike a note
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: affect, impress, move, strike
History
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Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
