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 echo echo /ˈɛkoʊ/

noun

  1. () The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves  ( replication , sound reflection , reverberation , echo )
    the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
     She could hear echoes of her own footsteps
    she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
  2. An imitation or repetition  ( echo )
    an imitation or repetition
     The flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life
    the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life
  3. A close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.  ( echo )
    a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.
     His contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau
    his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau
     Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man
    Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man
  4. (electronics) a reflected television, radio or radar beam  ( echo )
    (electronics) a reflected television, radio or radar beam
  5. A reply that repeats what has just been said  ( echo )
    a reply that repeats what has just been said
     I shouted into the canyon and heard my echo come back to me.
    I shouted into the canyon and heard my echo come back to me.

verb

  1. () To say again or imitate  ( echo , repeat )
    to say again or imitate
     Followers echoing the cries of their leaders
    followers echoing the cries of their leaders
  2. () Ring or echo with sound  ( resound , reverberate , echo , ring )
    ring or echo with sound
     The hall resounded with laughter
    the hall resounded with laughter
  3. Call to mind  ( echo , recall )
    call to mind
     His words echoed John F. Kennedy
    His words echoed John F. Kennedy

 Echo

    noun

    1. (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained  ( Echo )
      (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained