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verb (used without object)
1.
to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter: His heart palpitated wildly.
2.
to pulsate; quiver; throb; tremble.
verb (used with object)
3.
to cause to pulsate or tremble.
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Example Sentences
- Those two old hands at making medium-budget corn palpitate.
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Word Origin & History
palpitate
1620s, from L. palpitatus, pp. of palpitare (see palpitation). Related: Palpitating.
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