Echo
/ˈɛkoʊ/
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Noun
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps"
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(Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
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a reply that repeats what has just been said
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a reflected television or radio or radar beam
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a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.; "his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau"; "Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man"
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an imitation or repetition; "the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client''s still life"
Verb
to say again or imitate; "followers echoing the cries of their leaders"
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ring or echo with sound; "the hall resounded with laughter"
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call to mind; "His words echoed John F. Kennedy"