Pulsate meaning in English

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Definition

to pulsate: to beat, to palpitate, to throb verb
My heart is pulsating. It's beating really fast.
The pulsating rhythm of the drums mesmerized me. It was the sound of the drum marking the beat of the music that put me in a sleepy state.

Examples

  • ""Down with the Duke" are known for their anarchist tendencies, pulsating tambourine rhythms, and filthy lyrics."
  • "There is no dialogue, only the rhythm of pulsating African drums. After 15 seconds, we superimpose the Delavigne logo over the girl's face, and then we have a voice-over, with a woman whispering: "TigerLily by Delavigne"."
Exercise 1
Which of the following is NOT included in Susie's description of the television advertisement?

Which of the following is NOT included in Susie's description of the television advertisement?
This applies to the advertisement. Susie mentions a "zebra being chased by leopards" in her description of the ad campaign.
This applies to the advertisement. Susie speaks of a "half-nude virgin girl" in her description of the ad campaign.
This is the only choice which Susie does not mention. Susie talks about "the rhythm of pulsating African drums" in her description of the ad campaign, but she never talks about an "image", merely the sound.
This applies to the advertisement. Susie mentions "a woman whispering" in her description of the ad campaign. To "whisper" is to speak very quietly.

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