Resonate comes from Latin resonat- ‘resounded’, from the verb resonare, which means "to make a prolonged  sound together." 

The verb "resonate" was first recorded in English in 1648. The earliest evidence of its use is found in the writings of "Mercurio-Mastix Hibernicus".  The figurative meaning of resonate (to have meaning or appeal) emerged later, around 1978, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary.  The noun "resonance" first appeared in English around the mid-15th century and referred to the prolongation or repetition of sound.  The noun form "resonation" also existed earlier, in the early 15th century, with the same meaning as "resonance". 

Examples of "resonate" used in a sentence: 
"Her best works continue to resonate long after seeing them." 
"His words seemed to resonate with so many different meanings"
"Furthermore, the parts of the songs resonate with beauty and emotion."
"This image is a photographic icon that continues to resonate with viewers." 
"The values we address today do not only resonate with people with deeply held religious convictions." 
"Here are at least some of the top 5 fashion for females in the 80s - those that had a strong impact and still resonate strongly today, either for their notoriety or their beauty!"
"The legacies of European colonialism still resonate throughout the developing world."

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RESONATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster