oscillate
verbHow many syllables in oscillate?
There are 3 syllables in the word oscillate.How to pronounce oscillate:
Definition of oscillate:
- oscillate (verb):
- to swing backward and forward like a pendulum
Synonyms for oscillate:
hunt
librate
sway
vibrate
Antonyms for oscillate:
appease
balance
be calm
be static
be steady
be still
become constant
calm
commit oneself
composure
continue
decide
determine
fix
hold
keep
laze
leave alone
let go
lie still
maintain
make well
order
persist
placate
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In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
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