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pal•pi•tate
Pronunciation: (pal'pi-tāt"), [key]
—v., -tat•ed, -tat•ing.
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v.i.
1. to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter:
His heart palpitated wildly.
2. to pulsate; quiver; throb; tremble.
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v.t.
to cause to pulsate or tremble.
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