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English 3 senses of the expression strike a chord:
VERBcognitionstrike a chordcreate an emotional response
emotionstrike a chord, hit home, strike home, strike a noterefer to or be relevant or familiar / familiar to
emotionstrike a chord, touch a chordevoke a reaction, response, or emotion
Englishstrike a chord: 3 senses verb 1, cognition
Meaningcreate an emotional response.
PatternSomebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Broaderresonate, come acrossBe received or understood
Englishstrike a chord: 3 senses verb 2, emotion
Meaningrefer to or be relevant or familiar / familiar to.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Synonymshit home, strike home, strike a note
Broaderaffect, impress, move, strikeHave an emotional or cognitive impact / impact upon
Englishstrike a chord: 3 senses verb 3, emotion
MeaningEvoke a reaction, response, or emotion.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Synonymtouch a chord
Broaderarouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provokeCall forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Spanishmeter el dedo en la llaga, tirar una cuerda

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