echo
echo /ˈɛkoʊ/
noun
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()
The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
(
replication
, sound reflection
, reverberation
, echo
)
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
She could hear echoes of her own footsteps
she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
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An imitation or repetition
(
echo
)
an imitation or repetition
The flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life
the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life
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A close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.
(
echo
)
a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.
His contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau
his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau
Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man
Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man
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(electronics) a reflected television, radio or radar beam
(
echo
)
(electronics) a reflected television, radio or radar beam
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A reply that repeats what has just been said
(
echo
)
a reply that repeats what has just been said
I shouted into the canyon and heard my echo come back to me.
I shouted into the canyon and heard my echo come back to me.
verb
-
()
To say again or imitate
(
echo
, repeat
)
to say again or imitate
Followers echoing the cries of their leaders
followers echoing the cries of their leaders
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()
Ring or echo with sound
(
resound
, reverberate
, echo
, ring
)
ring or echo with sound
The hall resounded with laughter
the hall resounded with laughter
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Call to mind
(
echo
, recall
)
call to mind
His words echoed John F. Kennedy
His words echoed John F. Kennedy
noun
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(Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
(
Echo
)
(Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained