You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for April 10.

Today’s word is echo, spelled e-c-h-o.

echo /ˈekəʊ $ ˈekoʊ/ ●●○ verb

[transitive] to repeat an idea or opinion because you agree with it

Merriam-Webster’s: to restate in support or agreement

The article simply echoed the NRA’s arguments against gun control.

Results of the study echo the findings of recent newspaper polls.

His comments echo calls by companies such as Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines, which have expressed concern over the bill recently signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, alleging certain measures of the bill would disproportionately affect voters of color.

— Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner, "Apple CEO says voting 'ought to be easier than ever' following Georgia voting reform bill passage," 1 Apr. 2021

His core voters now put the issue at the top of their concerns, and many echo the president’s harsh and overstated messaging about the dangers from immigrants to their lives and livelihoods.

— New York Times, "Biden to Announce Broad Plan to Reverse Trump Immigration Policies," 19 Jan. 2021

Other crimes against Asian Americans may also lack clear evidence of racial bias, but still echo anti-Asian American stereotypes.

— Pawan Dhingra, The Conversation, "Racism is behind anti-Asian American violence, even when it’s not a hate crime," 19 Mar. 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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