First Known Use: 1744
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pulsate
verb pul·sate \ˈpəl-ˌsāt also ˌpəl-ˈ\
: to make strong and regular beats, sounds, flashes, etc.
: to be filled with activity or a feeling
pul·sat·edpul·sat·ing
Full Definition of PULSATE
intransitive verb
1
: to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
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Origin of PULSATE
Latin pulsatus, past participle of pulsare, frequentative of pellere
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PULSATING Defined for Kids
pulsate
verb pul·sate \ˈpəl-ˌsāt\
pul·sat·edpul·sat·ing
Definition of PULSATE for Kids
: to have or show strong regular beats
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pulsate
intransitive verb pul·sate \ˈpəl-ˌsāt also ˌpəl-ˈ\
pul·sat·edpul·sat·ing
Medical Definition of PULSATE
: to exhibit a pulse or pulsation <a pulsating artery>
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