resonate with

resonate with someone

Fig. [for an idea, issue, or concept] to appeal to someone or cause someone to relate to it. The concept of wearing worn-looking clothing seems to resonate with young people. Your notion just doesn't resonate with the public in general.

resonate with

1. To sound with some particular tone: The house resonated with the final chime of the grandfather clock.

2. To correspond closely or harmoniously with something: My ideas for the film resonated with what the producers had in mind.

3. To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief with someone: His book mostly resonated with young adults.

4. To feel shared emotions or beliefs with something or someone: Everywhere she speaks, millions resonate with her message.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Carolyn	['kærəlin]
Shipman	['ʃipmən]
Avaline	av-ə-LEEN	English (Rare)
Georgi	-	Bulgarian
Ferguson	['fɜ:gəsn]
Arabinda	-	Bengali, Indian, Odia