echo
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(noun) the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves. Synonyms: reverberation, sound reflection, replication. Example: "She could hear echoes of her own footsteps."
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(noun) (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained. Synonyms: Echo.
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(noun) a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.. Examples: "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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(noun) an imitation or repetition. Example: "The flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life."
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(verb) to say again or imitate. Synonyms: repeat. Example: "Followers echoing the cries of their leaders."
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(verb) ring or echo with sound. Synonyms: resound, ring, reverberate. Example: "The hall resounded with laughter."
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