verb
Meaning 1
Synonym of strike a chord.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: strike a chord
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
touch a chord
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verb
Meaning 2
evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- this writer strikes a chord with young women
- The storyteller touched a chord
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: strike a chord
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
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Etymology
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