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Definition ripple in American English

ripple verb

verb
/ˈrɪp(ə)l/
1

if a liquid ripples, or if something ripples it, it moves gently in small waves

Example

A slight wind rippled the lake's surface.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
1.1

to move like waves, or to make something move like waves

Example

You could see his muscles rippling under his T-shirt.

Example

A light breeze rippled the trees.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
2

if a feeling or sound ripples through someone or through a group of people, it spreads gradually

Example

Laughter rippled around the room.

Example

Polly flinched at the thrill that rippled through her.

Synonyms and related words
amplify reverberate fade color come over sweep over
Definition ripple in American English