redound
pronunciation
How to pronounce redound in British English:
UK [rɪˈdaʊnd]
How to pronounce redound in American English:
US [rɪˈdaʊnd]
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- Verb:
- be excessive in quantity
- be deflected
- be added
- have an effect for good or ill
Word Origin
- redound
- redound: see redundant
- redound (v.)
- late 14c., "to overflow," from Old French redonder "overflow, abound, be in profusion" (12c.), from Latin redundare "to overflow" (see redundant). Meaning "to flow or go back" (to a place or person) is from late 14c.; hence "to rebound" (c. 1500), and "to contribute to" (the credit, honor, etc.), early 15c. Related: Redounded; redounding.
Example
- 1. It may be said is small investment tall redound !
- 2. And how that will redound to my credit !
- 3. Spain 's partners can refuse help . But that might redound on themselves .
- 4. I believe the measure would redound to our mutual benefit and reputation .
- 5. Scientific pisciculture becomes rich redound dedication society .