1. to beat rapidly and strongly (especially of the heart)
2. to shake or tremble

Examples

• Her heart began to palpitate when she saw the test results.
• The excitement made his heart palpitate wildly.
• I could feel my heart palpitating during the job interview.
• The patient’s heart was palpitating due to anxiety.
• His hands started to palpitate with nervousness.
• The butterfly’s wings seemed to palpitate in the breeze.
• She felt her pulse palpitate as she climbed the stairs.