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oscillate

verb

/ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

Meaning

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed.

The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.

The fan oscillates to spread air around the room.

oscillate between

Swing, Fluctuate, Waver, swing, fluctuate, sway, vibrate, waver

Entry 1

Swing, Fluctuate, Waver

Entry 2

swing, fluctuate, sway, vibrate, waver

Stabilize, Remain Steady, Fixate, remain, stay

Entry 1

Stabilize, Remain Steady, Fixate

Entry 2

remain, stay

oscillate wildly, oscillate rapidly, oscillate between

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

To cause someone to be loved or liked.

to recognize the value of something or to be thankful for it

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.