a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.

a sound heard again near its source after being reflected.

any repetition or close imitation, as of the ideas or opinions of another.

a person who reflects or imitates another.

a sympathetic or identical response, as to sentiments expressed.

a lingering trace or effect.

( initial capital letter ) Classical Mythology . a mountain nymph who pined away for love of the beautiful youth Narcissus until only her voice remained.

Cards . the play of a high card and then a low card in the suit led by one's partner as a signal to continue leading the suit, as in bridge, or to lead a trump, as in whist.

Electronics . the reflection of a radio wave, as in radar or the like.

( initial capital letter ) U.S. Aerospace . one of an early series of inflatable passive communications satellites.

a word used in communications to represent the letter E.

to emit an echo; resound with an echo

The hall echoed with cheers.

to be repeated by or as by an echo

Shouts echoed through the street.

to repeat by or as by an echo; emit an echo of

The hall echoes the faintest sounds.

to repeat or imitate the words, sentiments, etc., of (a person).

to repeat or imitate (words, sentiments, etc.).

noun

answer , imitation , mirror , mirror image , onomatopoeia , parallel , parroting , rebound , reflection , reiteration , repercussion , repetition , reply , reproduction , reverberation , ringing , rubber stamp * , reflex , imitator , mimic , parrot , asdic , polyphony , resonance , reverberation. associated word: catacoustics , sonar

verb

ape , ditto * , do like , go like , imitate , impersonate , make like , mimic , mirror , parallel , parrot , react , recall , redouble , reflect , reiterate , reproduce , resemble , resound , respond , reverberate , ring , rubber-stamp , second , vibrate , rebound , reecho , repeat , image , copy , duplicate , imitation , iterate , response , revoice