English verb: strike a chord | |||
1. | strike a chord (cognition) create an emotional response | ||
Samples | The music struck a chord with the listeners. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | come across, resonate | ||
2. | strike a chord (emotion) refer to or be relevant or familiar to | ||
Samples | I hope this message hits home!. | ||
Synonyms | hit home, strike a note, strike home | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | affect, impress, move, strike | ||
3. | strike a chord (emotion) evoke a reaction, response, or emotion | ||
Samples | This writer strikes a chord with young women. The storyteller touched a chord. | ||
Synonyms | touch a chord | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise | ||