echo
ˈɛkoʊ
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Definition of echo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
repeated soundsound heard again after reflection
  • The echo of her voice filled the cave.
resonance reverberation
2.
communicationrepetition of words or ideas
  • His speech was an echo of the previous speaker.
duplication recurrence reiteration
3.
technologyTECH.reflected radar or radio signalTECH.
  • The radar detected an echo from the aircraft.
reflection resonance reverberation

Verb

1.
imitationtr.repeat another's words or opinionstr.
  • She echoed his sentiments during the meeting.
reiterate repeat
2.
resemblancetr.resemble or imitate a styletr.
  • The new building echoes classical architecture.
3.
influenceintr.continue to be discussed or influentialintr.
  • The debate echoed through the community for weeks.
resonate reverberate
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Expressions with echo

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repeated or lingering effects from history
The policy changes were echoes of the past mistakes.
reflects real life experiences and emotions in creative works
The painting shows how art echoes life through vivid scenes.
be repeated or supported by others
Her words found an echo in many people's hearts.
environment reinforcing similar beliefs
Social media can become an echo chamber.
express agreement with someone's feelings or opinions
She echoed his sentiments about the need for change.
resonate or have an impact over time
The discovery will echo through the ages, changing science forever.

Origin of echo

Greek, ēkhō (sound)

Terms with echo included in their meaning

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communication
echo words of someone
quotation
shows that the next words repeat or echo someone else’s saying
copycat talk
echo others' views, sometimes speaking in unison to show support
echoing sound
echo or be repeated as an echo
echoing sound
echo repeatedly in a place
echoing
filled with sound or echo
audio recording
unwanted echo from magnetic imprint
sound
reflection or echo of sound

Examples of echo in a sentence

  • An echo of laughter could be heard in the hallway.
  • The article was an echo of the earlier report.
  • Her words were an echo of his thoughts.
  • The submarine's echo was picked up by sonar.
  • Scientists analyzed the echo to study the terrain.
  • Her voice had an echo of sadness.

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  1. French:écho, reprendre, ...
  2. German:Echo, wiederholen, ...
  3. Italian:eco, ripetere, ...
  4. Spanish:eco, repetir, ...
  5. Portuguese:eco, repetir, ...
  6. Chinese:回声, 附和, ...
  7. Japanese:反響, 繰り返す, ...
  8. Arabic:صَدًى, رَدَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֵד, לְצַטֵּט, ...
  10. Russian:эхо, повторить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відлуння, повторювати, ...
  12. Hindi:गूंज, दोहराना, ...
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