Feel/Take Someone’s Pulse

B1 16+

Synonyms of feel/take someone’s pulse

Collocations of feel/take someone’s pulse

rapid pulse
Frequency: 70 %

The doctor noticed the patient had a rapid pulse, indicating possible anxiety.

weak pulse
Frequency: 60 %

The nurse felt the patient's weak pulse and immediately called for assistance.

steady pulse
Frequency: 50 %

The paramedic checked the patient's steady pulse to assess their condition.

irregular pulse
Frequency: 45 %

The fitness trainer noticed the client had an irregular pulse during their workout.

faint pulse
Frequency: 40 %

The lifeguard detected a faint pulse in the drowning swimmer and performed CPR immediately.

Idiomatic Expressions for feel/take someone’s pulse

  • Phrase: take someone's pulse
    Meaning: to gauge someone's current state or mood
    Usage: Before making a decision, the leader took the team's pulse to ensure everyone was on board.