redound

re·dound

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-dound]
- /rɪˈdaʊnd/
- /rɪ.ˈdaʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-dound]
- /rɪˈdaʊnd/

Definitions of redound word

verb without object redound to have a good or bad effect or result, as to the advantage or disadvantage of a person or thing. 1
verb without object redound to result or accrue, as to a person. 1
verb without object redound to come back or reflect upon a person as to honor or disgrace (usually followed by on or upon). 1
intransitive verb redound have an impact 1
verb redound If an action or situation redounds to your benefit or advantage, it gives people a good impression of you or brings you something that can improve your situation. 0
verb redound to have an advantageous or disadvantageous effect (on) 0

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Origin of redound

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English redounden < Middle French redonder < Latin redundāre to overflow, equivalent to red- red- + undāre to surge (derivative of unda wave; cf. undulate); cf. redundant

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Parts of speech for Redound

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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redound popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

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Synonyms for redound

verb redound

contribute — If you contribute to something, you say or do things to help to make it successful.
do one's bit — a small piece or quantity of anything: a bit of string.
have a hand in — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
make for — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.

All 4 Synonyms of redound