echo
Nouns
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(n) the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
- she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
- (n) (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
- (n) a reply that repeats what has just been said
- (n) a reflected television or radio or radar beam
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(n) a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.
- his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau
- Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man
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(n) an imitation or repetition
- the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life
Verbs
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(v) to say again or imitate
- followers echoing the cries of their leaders
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(v) ring or echo with sound
- the hall resounded with laughter
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(v) call to mind
- His words echoed John F. Kennedy