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redouble

re·dou·ble
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ree-duhb-uh l]
    • /riˈdʌb əl/
    • /ˌriːˈdʌb.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-duhb-uh l]
    • /riˈdʌb əl/

Definitions of redouble word

  • verb with object redouble to double; make twice as great: to redouble one's efforts. 1
  • verb with object redouble to echo or reecho. 1
  • verb with object redouble Bridge. to double the double of (an opponent). 1
  • verb with object redouble to go back over: to redouble one's footsteps. 1
  • verb with object redouble Archaic. to repeat. 1
  • verb without object redouble to be doubled; become twice as great. 1

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Origin of redouble

First appearance:

before 1470
One of the 25% oldest English words
From the Middle French word redoubler, dating back to 1470-80. See re-, double

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Parts of speech for Redouble

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

redouble popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

redouble usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for redouble

verb redouble

  • ask for it — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
  • bestir — to cause (oneself, or, rarely, another person) to become active; rouse
  • bestirred — to stir up; rouse to action (often used reflexively): She bestirred herself at the first light of morning.
  • deepen — If a situation or emotion deepens or if something deepens it, it becomes stronger and more intense.
  • dittoed — the aforesaid; the above; the same (used in accounts, lists, etc., to avoid repetition). Symbol: ″. Abbreviation: do. Compare ditto mark.

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