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Rareoscillate
The correct spelling is oscillate.
How to pronounce oscillate
/ˈɑsɪleɪt/
verbIPA: /ˈɑsɪleɪt/
Say it like: Oss-ill-ate
The correct spelling is oscillate. To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm. For example: "A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer."
Usage Examples
“A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.”
“The mood for change oscillated from day to day.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
- 2.To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.
- 3.To vary above and below a mean value.
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