the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; she could hear echoes of her own footsteps

[ Syn: reverberation , sound reflection , replication ]

(Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained

[ Syn: echo ]

a reply that repeats what has just been said

a reflected television or radio or radar beam

a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.; his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau; Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man'

an imitation or repetition; the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life'

to say again or imitate; followers echoing the cries of their leaders

[ Syn: repeat ]

ring or echo with sound; the hall resounded with laughter

[ Syn: resound , ring , reverberate ]

call to mind; His words echoed John F. Kennedy

[ Syn: recall ]