echoed

USAGE SUMMARY

"echoed" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used as a verb, meaning "to repeat or imitate the words or sentiments of another person." For example: "The audience echoed the speaker's call for peace."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Cameron's message was echoed by the Daily Telegraph which emailed its readers pleading with them to back the Conservatives.

The Guardian

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has echoed these concerns.

The Guardian

It's a view echoed by Laura Crossley, who coordinates a cluster of 18 museums and sites across north Norfolk all taking part in the late-night festival.

The Guardian

The projecting glassy liner, which drives a wedge between the Southbank and the National Theatre, is echoed 40 metres up in the air, by what the architects describe as a floating pavilion – a 60-metre-long glass box that will loom over the Hayward gallery.

The Guardian - Arts

Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lopez led the Dolby theatre audience's applause, the media backstage greeted Arquette like a conquering hero and Hillary Clinton, among others, echoed her denunciation.

The Guardian - Film

This view is echoed by Marshall, who feels that being partially deaf and requiring expensive equipment may mean that she is less likely to be employed.

The Guardian

The noise echoed around all corners of the loch, where fans had positioned themselves on grassy knolls and by big screens along the latter stages, and even the swans moved aside for the beginning of the race.

The Guardian - Sport

Caballero echoed everyone I had spoken to on my tour of the UK's left when she said: "The difference between right and left politics, this division is no longer useful.

The Guardian

They also echoed the sudden sharp rise in yes support in the closing weeks of the campaign, and confirmed what YouGov and TNS BMRB had discovered: that the referendum vote was too close to call.

The Guardian

As I gazed at this seemingly impenetrable 935m-high wall of rock, my sentiments echoed those of Miss Jemima, who noted: "We were hard put to discover a path, or to understand how we should reach its summit".

The Guardian - Travel

Tighe's lament was echoed by others in Ross, Skye and Lochaber, a sadness reminiscent of that which followed the surprise death of the Labour leader John Smith in 1994.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "echoed" to indicate that a statement, sound, or sentiment was repeated or similar to something previously expressed. It adds a sense of resonance and agreement.

Common error

Avoid using "echoed" when describing an original thought or idea. "Echoed" implies a repetition or reflection of something already existing.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "echoed" is as a verb in the past tense. It describes the action of repeating, reflecting, or resonating with something already expressed or existing. As confirmed by Ludwig, it is usable and correct in written English.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "echoed" functions as a verb indicating repetition or resonance, predominantly found in news and media contexts. Ludwig AI validates its grammatical correctness and highlights its common use to signify agreement or similarity. When writing, remember that "echoed" should denote a replication of something already existing, and related words such as "reverberated" or "mirrored" can provide subtle shifts in meaning.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

reverberated

Emphasizes a resounding repetition, often of sound.

resounded

Highlights the carrying of sound or sentiment to a great extent.

mirrored the sentiment

Implies the identical sentiment or feeling being reflected.

replicated

Focuses on the exact duplication of something, whether an action or a message.

expressed a similar view

Indicates sharing the same perspective or opinion.

mirrored

Implies a close resemblance or reflection of an idea or action.

repeated

A more basic term indicating a simple reoccurrence of something.

endorsed

Conveys strong agreement and support, adding a layer of approval.

confirmed

Indicates verification and agreement, often based on evidence.

seconded the opinion

Formally agrees and supports the opinion of another person.

FAQs

How can I use "echoed" in a sentence?

"Echoed" can be used to show that something has been repeated or is similar to something else. For example, "His sentiments "mirrored those" of the previous speaker".

What's a good alternative to "echoed"?

Depending on the context, you could use alternatives like "reverberated", "resounded", or "mirrored". Each carries a slightly different nuance.

Is it correct to say "echoed by" or "echoed from"?

It is generally more correct to say "echoed by", indicating who or what is doing the repeating. "Echoed from" might be used in the context of sounds, like "the sound echoed from the mountains".

What is the difference between "echoed" and "repeated"?

"Echoed" suggests a deeper resonance or similarity beyond simple repetition. While "repeated" just means something was said or done again, "echoed" implies a shared sentiment or idea. For example, 'His speech "reiterated" the key points' versus 'His speech "echoed the concerns" of the community'.