What is the meaning of Echo?

noun

  • The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves.
    • usage: "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps"
  • Greek mythology. ( a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained)
  • A reply that repeats what has just been said.
  • A reflected television or radio or radar beam.
  • A close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc..
    • usage: "his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau"; "Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man"
  • An imitation or repetition.
    • usage: "the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life"

verb

  • To say again or imitate.
    • usage: "followers echoing the cries of their leaders"
  • Ring or echo with sound.
    • usage: "the hall resounded with laughter"
  • Call to mind.
    • usage: "His words echoed John F. Kennedy"
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