Ripple ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Ripple ( verb )

1. Cause (water) to form small waves on the surface.
2. Cause (something) to spread or affect something in a similar way to the way that ripples spread on water.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "move gently to and fro"): of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She dipped her hand into the water, rippling it gently.
2. His laughter rippled through the crowd.
3. The news of her resignation rippled through the company.
4. The music rippled through the room.
5. The effect of his words rippled through the audience.

(As a noun)

Ripple ( noun )

1. Cause (water) to form small waves on the surface.
2. Cause (something) to spread or affect something in a similar way to the way that ripples spread on water.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "move gently to and fro"): of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She dipped her hand into the water, rippling it gently.
2. His laughter rippled through the crowd.
3. The news of her resignation rippled through the company.
4. The music rippled through the room.
5. The effect of his words rippled through the audience.