pulsate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[expand]] and [[contract]] [[rhythmically]]; to [[throb]] or to [[beat]], exhibit a [[pulse]]. {{defdate|from 1674}}
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[quiver]], [[vibrate]], or [[flash]]; as to the beat of [[music]]. {{defdate|from 1861}}
3. {{lb|en|intransitive|figurative}} To [[pulse#Verb|pulse]], to be full of [[life]], [[energy]]: to [[bustle]], [[thrive]], [[flourish]]. {{defdate|from 1744}}
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To produce a [[recur]]ring [[increase]] and [[decrease]] of some quantity.

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