palpitate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PALPITATE
[no object]
of the heart
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to beat quickly and strongly and often in a way that is not regular because of excitement, nervousness, etc.
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My heart began to palpitate when I was announced as the winner.
— usually plural
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Symptoms include dizziness and (heart) palpitations.
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I was under so much stress that I developed palpitations. [=my heart began to palpitate]
