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palpitate

/ˈpæl.pɪ.teɪt/

Translations

palpitateverb

palpitated

Past Simple

palpitated

Past Participle

palpitating

Gerund

/ˈpæl.pɪ.teɪt/

Her heart began to palpitate as she waited for the results of the competition.

Son cœur s’est mis à palpiter tandis qu’elle attendait les résultats de la compétition.

Additional translations

palpiterSens littéraire ; s’emploie pour un mouvement rapide, léger et irrégulier.

Synonyms

palpitateverb

To beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, often due to excitement, exertion, or illness.

Her heart began to palpitate as she waited for the results of the competition.

To quiver, tremble, or pulsate rapidly.

The candle’s flame palpitated in the draft.