Palpitate

usgb/ˈpælpɪteɪt/
verb

When your heart beats very fast in a way that you can notice.

Her heart started to palpitate with fear.
Visual representation of "palpitate" - When your heart beats very fast in a way that you can notice.

Often appears as...

  • heart starts to palpitate
  • palpitate with fear
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Emotional Triggers

Palpitate often describes a physical reaction to strong emotions like fear or excitement.

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As the audience applauded, her heart palpitated with pride.
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Sensory Experience

Use 'palpitate' to express a feeling that is strong enough to sense internally.

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During the silence of the exam, I could feel my heart palpitating.
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Not Always Negative

'Palpitate' is not just connected to fear, but also to positive feelings like joy.

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She received his letter, and her heart palpitated with joy.
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