palpitate
verbHow many syllables in palpitate?
There are 3 syllables in the word palpitate.How to pronounce palpitate:
Definition of palpitate:
- palpitate (verb):
- (of the heart) to beat rapidly
- cause to throb or beat rapidly.
- to beat rapidly and strongly throb
Synonyms for palpitate:
agitate
beat
flutter
pit-a-pat
pitapat
pitter-patter
pound
pulsate
pulse
throb
tremble
vibrate
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