redound

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: resound, rebound, rewound, refound

Antonyms: resound, rebound, rewound, refound

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete|intransitive}} To [[swell]] up (of water, waves etc.); to [[overflow]], to [[surge]] (of bodily fluids). {{defdate|14th|19th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[contribute]] to an [[advantage]] or [[disadvantage]] for someone or something. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[contribute]] to the honour, shame etc. of a person or organisation. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[reverberate]], to [[echo]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[reflect]] (honour, shame etc.) {{m|en|to}} or {{m|en|onto}} someone. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[attach]], [[come back]], [[accrue]] {{m|en|to}} someone; to reflect back {{m|en|on}} or {{m|en|upon}} someone (of honour, shame etc.). {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
7. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[arise]] {{m|en|from}} or {{m|en|out of}} something. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
8. {{lb|en|intransitive|of a wave, flood, etc.}} To [[roll]] back; to be [[sent]] or [[driven]] back.

Noun

1. A coming back, as an [[effect]] or [[consequence]]; a [[return]].

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