Touch A Chord (Verb)
Meaning
Evoke a reaction, response, or emotion; "this writer strikes a chord with young women"; "The storyteller touched a chord".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The philanthropist's speech about the need for social welfare touched a chord with many in the audience.
- Her song's emotional lyrics seemed to strike a chord with anyone who had ever experienced a painful breakup.
- The movie's portrayal of life struggles has a way of touching a chord in viewers of all ages.
- The writer's thoughtful words managed to touch a chord with young readers who were facing self-acceptance issues.
- The politician's impassioned speech about education reform seemed to strike a chord with voters who wanted change.