strike a chord

Verb strike a chord has 3 senses

• strike a chord(v = verb.cognition) Array - create an emotional response; "The music struck a chord with the listeners"
is one way to come across, resonate
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Something is ----ing PP

• strike a chord(v = verb.emotion) hit home, strike a note, strike home - refer to or be relevant or familiar to; "I hope this message hits home!"
is one way to affect, impress, move, strike
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

• strike a chord(v = verb.emotion) touch a chord - evoke a reaction, response, or emotion; "this writer strikes a chord with young women"; "The storyteller touched a chord"
is one way to arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s